Yamaha AW2816 Tutorial
Yamaha AW2816 Manual
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PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION Tutorial E -
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... mixer of equivalent quality with the Yamaha 02R mixing console (the defacto standard for digital recording), the AW2816 includes an automix function that records and ... recording and mixdown but have never before used equipment like the AW2816, and explains the process from recording ... -
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......22 Main contents of automix ...23 Contents ...2 Recording on the AW2816 ...3 Creating a new song ... the rhythm ...3 Connect the mics to the AW2816 ...3 Recording sound from the mics onto the hard disk...4 Play ... song...25 Recording the song to the stereo track...25 Writing the song to a CD-R disc... -
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Recording on the AW2816 Amazingly for its size, the AW2816 conceals potential that rivals the mixing consoles found in large recording studios... damaged.) Now let's check that the sound from the mic is actually being input to the AW2816. First turn the gain controls of the input to make adjustments.... -
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Recording on the AW2816 s Recording sound from the mics onto the hard disk When you have finished ... SELECT 1 and 2 indicators in the upper right of the AW2816 are blinking, you are ready. Press the [ON] key... should move with it. Let's listen to the sound that was recorded. If you used the two mics... -
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..., and check this setting as well. s What is tempo data on the AW2816 On the AW2816, tempo data is maintained independently ... machine with built-in sequencer functionality can be recorded on the AW2816. Although you could simply ... you begin recording, nearly all rhythm machines these days support MTC ... -
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Recording on the AW2816 Recording sounds that you steprecorded into your sequencer The basic idea in this case ... vocal" that the vocalist can sing along with as a guide. The AW2816 has a function called "scene ... advantage of the broad dynamic range offered by the AW2816 (very broad, since you can... -
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... to see which one you like best. The AW2816 has 128 virtual tracks, so if you...input channel 1 fader, and listen to the sound from the mic on the AW2816. If a reverb-type effect is selected, ...for each track. s Tips - is it good or bad to record with effects? The AW2816 provides a very wide range of ... -
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... procedure using the demo song included with the AW2816. Thus, we will begin by explaining how to load ... that an ATAPI-connected CD-RW drive has already been installed in the AW2816. However, ... on how to install a CD-RW drive, refer to the AW2816's "Owner's Manual." Restoring to the hard disk... -
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... better at it. s Let's begin Now that the song has been restored to the hard disk, let's listen to the "unmixed" song. Before you proceed, you must ... the [ENTER] key to set AUTOMIX to DISABLE (off). Step 1. Listen to the recorded tracks and make your plans The most important step in mixing ... -
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... Step 2. Setting up a rough mix The rough mix is just a starting point for the final mix, and does not need to be ... end of the loop, and press the [REPEAT] key make the playback repeat. (For details refer to the AW2816 "Owner's Manual.") s Adding the drum overhead tracks Use the following ... -
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s Adding the synthesizer Turn channel 10 "ON". If the synthesizer is too loud for the other tracks, use fader 10 to lower the level about 5 dB. s Saving the scene Let's save the completed rough mix. Press the SCENE key, and use the [DATA/JOG] dial to select a vacant scene that is displayed ... -
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... can hear just a certain part by itself, or together with specific other tracks. You might think of using the Solo function to do this, but in this case, this would require you to change the settings of the Solo function by accessing the SET UP screen/Solo Setup page, and setting STATUS to MIXDOWN ... -
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... region we will clarify the metallic edge. By lowering the H-MID 157 Hz region by 6.5 dB we give a light touch to the snare sound that is also recorded on these tracks. 1 2 3 Press the channel 3 [SEL] key to select the overhead mic channel. Press the MIXER section [DYN] key to access the dynamics ... -
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...the crispness of the hi-hat, clarifying the sense of beat. DYNAMICS Comp Threshold Ratio Out Gain Attack Release Knee -24 dB 2:1 6.5 dB 12ms 70 ms hard 1 2 3 4 Press the channel 5 [SEL] key to select the hi-hat channel. Press the MIXER section [EQ] key. Make sure that EQ is on for the selected ... -
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5 6 7 Press the MIXER section [DYN] key to access the dynamics parameters. Press the DYN button, and then press the [F2] key located below the screen. In this screen, load a library whose TYPE field is displayed as "EXP." Move the cursor to "ON/ OFF" and turn dynamics "ON" for the ... -
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Mixdown s Channel 8: Acoustic guitar We will not make any changes to the relaxed feel in the high range of the acoustic guitar, but will apply a slight boost to thicken the low-mid range, and use a compander to even out the loudness. EQ (ATT -11 dB) LOW Q F G HPF 35 Hz ON L-MID 6.3 2.24 kHz ... -
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... 10: Synthesizer We will use the EQ to enhance the high range, emphasizing the tonal hardness characteristic of synthesizers. To make the phrasing crisper, we will apply a hard compander. Type Compander Hard Threshold Ratio Out Gain Attack Release Width -17 dB 2.5:1 -6.5 dB 0 ... -
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Mixdown s Channel 12: Electric guitar Keeping in mind the balance with other parts, we will lower the low range and boost the mid range of the electric guitar, giving it a brighter sound. To restrain the loudness, we will apply a soft compander with a high RATIO setting. • Dynamics settings for ... -
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• Dynamics settings for chorus 1 and 2 (Compander Hard) Threshold Ratio Out Gain Attack Release Width -26 dB 2:1 -1.0 dB 0 ms 122 ms 8 dB • Dynamics settings (Compander Soft) Threshold Ratio Out Gain Attack Release Width -23 dB 2.5:1 0 dB 26 ms 180 ms 4 dB • Dynamics settings for ... -
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..."wet" sound (i.e., with an effect) while they record. There is no hard and fast rule as... one type of reverb to the entire song. Since the AW2816 contains two internal effect units, ...act as the AUX send controls for the corresponding track. On the AW2816, AUX5 is assigned to internal effect 1, and ... -
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...c drum (such as the snare). In order to do this, it is obviously necessary to record the snare on its own track. On the other hand, it is just... apply any effect. s Channel 7: Percussion The tambourine and handclaps are recorded on this channel. It might be nice to apply an effect to the handclaps,... -
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...had to make this type of adjustment manually while the actual master recording was being made. If the changes ...repeated over and over until it was perfect. On the AW2816, the faders, channel on/off, pan, and .... For details on recording and editing automation, you can refer to the Operation Guide. Here... -
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• Main contents of automix 1) Initial automix scene The automix starts from the "AUTOMIX" scene memory. 2) Guitar "0:10-0:45": The faders are adjusted to make the guitar backing and melody stand out. 3) Piano For approximately the first 40 seconds of the song, the level is adjusted by ... -
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... overall sound to create more depth, or pass the digitally-recorded sound through an analog device to ... section [DYN] key to access the dynamics parameters. On the AW2816, you can adjust the master EQ and ... mixdown once you are in the mastering process, but on the AW2816 you can recall scene memories ... -
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...and noticing how the sound is affected. Recording the song to the stereo track On the AW2816, you must first ... ms 2 Return to the beginning of the song, and start recording. (Simultaneously press the [REC] key ...s Manual,” so please refer to the appropriate pages. Are you happy with your new CD?... -
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..., you now have a basic understanding of the process. The AW2816 supports many other recording methods and mixdown functions that we were not able to ... are not mentioned in the AW2816's "Owner's Manual." As you spend time with the AW2816, it is sure to become a favorite partner in ... -
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... processing within the AW2816 is performed in digital form, but when an analog audio signal is input,... channels of digital audio signals. s ATAPI A specification for CD-RW drives that can ...." The AW2816 can be restored to the default settings by recalling scene memory 00. s Dithering When a digital... -
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...) of an AW2816 input jack, used to adjust the analog input signal to a level that is suitable for digital...) The arithmetic precision with which digital signals are processed inside a device. The AW2816 uses 32... or recall another scene from scene memory. On the AW2816, all nine faders (including the ST... -
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... device, but the AW2816 also uses this connector to connect external hard disks or external ... with a rhythm machine, sequencer program, or another recorder. The AW2816 is able to transmit and receive... A number assigned to an audio signal that is recorded or played back by a recorder. The AW2816 has 16... -
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YAMAHA CORPORATION V766850 R1 1 IP 32 01 08 3500 AP Printed in Japan Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division P.O. Box 3, Hamamatsu, 430-8651, Japan