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Solid State Logic AWS 924 User Manual

Solid State Logic AWS 924
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WNERS MANUAL

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Solid State Logic AWS 924 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels24
AutomationYes
RecallYes
DAW ControlYes
Aux Sends8
Inputs24 Mic/Line Inputs
EQ4-band, Sweepable Mids
DynamicsDynamics processing on each channel
Faders100mm Motorized
MeteringLED metering

Summary

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

General Safety

Provides essential safety instructions for operating the apparatus.

Power Safety

SECTION 1: INSTALLATION

Pre-Installation Requirements

Details necessary preparations before installing the console.

DAW Connection

Instructions for connecting the console to a Digital Audio Workstation.

2A – AWS 924 TUTORIAL

924 Channel Strip

Explains the controls and functions of the AWS 924 channel strip.

2B – AWS 948 TUTORIAL

948 Channel Strip

Explains the controls and functions of the AWS 948 channel strip.

SECTION 3: ANALOGUE OPERATIONS

Channel Strip

Comprehensive guide to channel strip controls for analogue operations.

SECTION 4: DAW CONTROL

Introduction

Overview of the AWS as a DAW controller.

Configuring DAW Layers

Instructions for assigning DAWs to virtual layers for control.

HUI AND MCU COMMON FEATURES

V-Pots

Explains the function and use of the V-Pots in channel strips.

The Master Control Panel

Channel Banking Controls

Explains how to bank flip faders to control DAW channels.

Pro Tools HUI Control Guide

DAW Window Buttons

Describes keys for accessing various DAW windows.

Channel Solo and Cut Tile

Solo and Cut Switches

Describes the function of solo and cut switches.

Channel SEL Button – Track Arming/Edit/Select

Record Ready Mode

How to set DAW tracks to record ready.

Edit Mode

Describes SEL button functions in Edit mode for plug-ins.

Working with the Channel V-pots

Pan Mode

Explains how V-pots control DAW panning.

Motion Control Panel

Transport Controls

Dedicated controls for managing DAW transport functions.

Zoom, Navigation and Selection Modes

Navigation Mode

How arrow keys navigate DAW regions or tracks.

Zoom Mode

How arrow keys control horizontal and vertical zoom in DAW.

Shuttle/Scrub Wheel

Shuttle Mode

How the outer ring controls DAW shuttle mode.

Scrub Mode

How the inner wheel acts as a scrub wheel for DAW audio.

HUI PLUG-IN CONTROL

Plug-In Editor

Overview of the console's integrated plug-in editor.

Selecting DAW Channels to Edit

How to select DAW channels for plug-in editing.

ADDITIONAL HUI DISPLAYS

DAW Status Display

Shows status flags for DAW tracks.

MCU (MACKIE CONTROL) EMULATION

Implementation

Describes how to configure the AWS for Mackie Control emulation.

The Logic Template

Logic Console Layout

Shows the button layout for Logic Pro control surface setup.

Nuendo/Cubase Template

Nuendo Console Layout

Shows the button layout for Nuendo/Cubase control surface setup.

The Sonar Template

Sonar Console Layout

Shows the button layout for Sonar control surface setup.

Digital Performer Template

Digital Performer Console Layout

Shows the button layout for Digital Performer control surface setup.

SECTION 5: PROJECTS AND THE REMOTE BROWSER

Working with Projects and Titles

How to create and manage projects and titles.

The Projects Tab

Managing project details, titles, and session data.

The Mixes Tab

Renaming and deleting mix passes.

SECTION 6: TOTAL RECALL

Overview

Explanation of the AWS Total Recall system's capabilities.

Selecting TR Setups

How to select, store, and manage Total Recall setups.

Matching the Console to the TR

Aligning console controls with stored Total Recall data.

Correcting Controls

How to manually reset controls to match TR values.

The Channel Display

Setting soft switches

How to reset non-latching switches in the channel strip.

Copying and Swapping settings between channels

How to copy or swap channel settings.

Centre section displays

Compressor and Foldback

Total Recall display for compressor and foldback.

ADDITIONAL TR FUNCTIONS

Storing setups

How to save the current desk setup to SD card.

Deleting Setups

How to delete TR setups from memory.

SECTION 7: AUTOMATION

Overview

Introduction to the AWS automation system and its features.

Operation

Details on activating the automation system and managing mix passes.

Selecting Protection

How to protect automation data.

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