Yamaha AW2816 Tutorial - Page 2

Introduction Welcome to the world of the AW2816! If you have an interest in music production, you probably know that the songs of the artists you see on television and in magazines are produced in sophisticated recording and mixing studios using lots of expensive equipment, and pass through numerous processes under the care of professional sound engineers who have a wealth of specialized knowledge. Into the AW2816 is packed the functionality used for every process that happens in these large and sophisticated studios. If the optional CD-RW drive is installed, the entire process from recording to CD production can be carried out completely within the AW2816, and all at professional quality. Starting with a powerful digital 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 reproduces the operations of the mixer section, two digital multi-effect units with a rich array of functions, a completely uncompressed 16-track recorder that supports not only 16 bit CD-quality but also 24 bit recording/ playback that captures even the most subtle nuances, and many other functions. If you already have experience using a digital mixing console or digital recorder, operating the AW2816 will soon feel completely natural to you, and you will quickly be amazed at the astounding amount of functionality that is packed into such a small unit. On the other hand if you are new to this type of equipment, be reassured that the AW2816 is designed to make it easy for you to fully use every bit of its powerful functionality. Although this tutorial will guide you through a full range of actual operations, this is just the first step in understanding the full potential of the AW2816. We hope that by working through this tutorial, you will acquire your very own know-how that will help you take full advantage of the AW2816. About this tutorial This tutorial is intended for people who have an interest in recording and mixdown but have never before used equipment like the AW2816, and explains the process from recording to mixdown on the AW2816 while leading you through the actual steps of operation. Once you have worked through this tutorial, you will have learned how to operate the basic functionality of the AW2816. For a more detailed explanation of each function, refer to the AW2816's "Owner's Manual." At the end of this tutorial there is a glossary of specialized terms related to the AW2816, digital mixing consoles, and digital recorders. Please refer to it when you encounter an unfamiliar term. Tutorial 1