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Appendices
Appendices
Page
A-22
AWS
924-948
Owner’s
Manual
237
239
Table of Contents
1-III Pre-Installation Requirements 1-1
25
Default Chapter
21
Manual Conventions
21
Key Features
22
Table of Contents
25
Section Contents
27
Pre-Installation Requirements
27
Console Control Surface
27
Power Connections
27
Service Access
27
Thermal Considerations
27
Air Conditioning
27
Cable Ducting
27
Grounding
27
Unpacking the Console
29
Attaching the Legs
29
Removing the Trim
29
End Trim
29
Front Buffer
29
Top Trim
29
Studio Integration
31
Audio Connections
31
Connecting a Patchbay
31
AWS 924 Patchbay Layout Example
31
Patchbay Guidelines
32
AWS948 Patchbay Layout Example
32
Instrument Inputs (AWS 924 Only)
32
MIC Inputs
32
DAW Connection
33
Overview
33
Installing the Ipmidi Driver and AWS Remote
33
Software Installation (Macintosh)
33
Software Installation (PC)
34
Make and Configure the Network Connection
34
Direct Network Connection (Macintosh)
34
Direct Network Connection (PC)
37
Enabling Ipmidi on Your AWS
38
Finding the Console on the AWS Remote Application
38
Setting Your Workstation(S) to Communicate Via Ipmidi
39
Pro Tools 8
40
Logic Pro 9
41
Preferences/Control Surfaces Setup Menu
42
Network Troubleshooting
43
Larger Networks
44
Assigning the AWS IP Address
45
Changing the Static IP Address
45
Using DHCP
45
Other Connections
46
Using Physical MIDI Ports to Connect Your DAW
46
Ection Contents Introduction 2A-IV
48
Aws 924 Tutorial
51
Studio Configurations
51
Larger Systems 2A-1
51
Smaller Systems 2A-1
51
Focus Modes
52
Channel Strip
53
Input Configuration 2A-3
53
Signal Processing 2A-3
53
Bus Routing 2A-3
53
Cue, FX and EFX Sends 2A-3
53
Filter and
53
Insert Point 2A-3
53
Panning, Width and Balance 2A-4
54
Level, Cuts and Solos 2A-4
54
Centre Section
55
Adjusting the MIX and Record Busses 2A-5
55
Creating a Monitor MIX 2A-5
55
Creating Foldback Mixes 2A-5
55
Using the FX Returns 2A-5
55
Using Talkback 2A-5
55
In-Line' Recording 2A-5
55
Aws 948 Tutorial
57
Focus Modes
57
Channel Modes
59
Basic Tracking Configuration 2B-4
60
Mono Configuration 2B-4
60
Stereo Configuration 2B-4
60
Analogue-Style In-Line Tracking Configuration 2B-5
61
Band Tracking Mode 2B-5
61
Overdub/Playback Tracking Mode 2B-5
61
Mixing Configurations 2B-6
62
Additional Send Mixing 2B-6
62
Basic Stereo Mixdown 2B-6
62
Additional Return Mixing 2B-7
63
Mode Selection 2B-8
64
Channel Strip
65
Input Configuration 2B-9
65
Signal Processing 2B-9
65
Cue and FX Sends 2B-9
65
Filter and
65
Channel Level, Cut and solo
66
Centre Section
67
S C 3-III Introduction 3-1
71
Introduction
73
Focus Modes
73
The TFT Screen
74
Channel Modes (948 Only)
75
Channel Configuration (AWS 948 Only)
76
In-Line MIX
76
In-Line Track
76
Channel Strip
77
Overview
77
Input Configuration
78
Channel Meters
78
Dynamics
78
Filter
79
Equalizer
79
Insert Point
80
Signal Processing Order
80
Cue, FX and EFX Sends
81
Direct Output
82
Direct Outputs and EFX
82
Track Bus Routing
82
Track Busses and EFX
82
REC and MIX Bus Routing
83
Panning, Width and Balance
83
Scribble Strips
84
Channel Display
84
Chinagraph Scribble Strip
84
Channel Selection
84
Cut and solo Switches
84
Level Control
85
Centre Section
87
Introduction
87
Power Supply Indicators
87
Function Keys
87
Monitoring
88
MON MODE Buttons
88
External Source Selectors
89
Monitor Configurations
89
Monitor Options
89
Bass Management
90
Monitor Insert
90
Monitor Level Calibration
91
Monitor Level Display and Calibrated Listening Level
92
SOLO Configuration
92
MIX and Rec Bus Controls
93
Activating Bus Inserts
93
Adjusting a Master Level
93
Assigning Centre Section Dynamics
93
Assigning the Stereo Compressor
93
Dynamics Operation
94
Compressor/Limiter Section
94
Gate/Expander Section
94
Track Bus Master Controls
95
Cue/Fx Send Master Controls
95
Cue and FX Bus Injection
95
Foldback Headphone Outputs
96
Stereo FX Returns
96
Communications
97
Communications Setup Options
98
Oscillator
98
Centre Section Metering
99
Console Setup Menu
100
Automation
101
Desk Setup
101
Monitor Section
101
Talkback
101
DAW Setup
102
Desk Settings
102
4-III
105
Default Chapter
109
Introduction
109
A-Fada
109
DAW Controller Features Summary
109
Focus Modes
110
Configuring DAW Layers
111
DAW Layers
111
Communication with Your DAW
112
Logic Handshaking
112
A-FADA Analogue Automation
113
Snap
113
Setup Guidelines
114
HUI and MCU Common Features
115
V-Pots
115
The Master Control Panel
116
Channel Banking Controls
116
DAW Utility Buttons
117
DAW Window Buttons
117
Modifier Buttons
117
Resetting Faders
118
Resetting Pans
118
Resetting Plug-Ins
118
Resetting Sends
118
The Default Button
118
Channel Functions
119
Channel Fader
119
DAW Meters
119
Fader Grouping
119
Multi-Channel Metering (TDM Systems Only)
119
Status Indicators
119
Channel solo and Cut Tile
120
Solo Isolate
120
Channel SEL Button - Track Arming/Edit/Select
121
Edit Mode
121
Record Ready Mode
121
Record Safe
121
Channel Mode
122
Pan Mode
122
Select Mode
122
Send Mode
122
Working with the Channel V-Pots
122
Flipping Send Levels to the Faders
123
Muting a Send Output
123
Setting Sends Pre/Post Fader
123
Input, Output and Send Routing
124
Assigning a Channel to Multiple Outputs
124
Assigning Signals to Multiple Channels
124
Setting Input, Output and Send Routing
124
Viewing Input, Output and Send Routing
124
Motion Control Panel
125
Other Useful Transport Modes
125
Transport Controls
125
AWS Footswitch Control
126
Navigation Mode (Neither Zoom nor Select Lit)
127
Scrolling Within a Window
127
Select Mode (both Zoom and Select Flashing)
127
Zoom Mode (both Zoom and Select Lit)
127
Zoom, Navigation and Selection Modes
127
Numeric Keypad
128
Shuttle/Scrub Wheel
128
Working with Markers/Memory Locations
128
HUI Plug-In Control
129
Plug-In Editor
129
Paging Buttons
129
Plug-In Editor Controls
129
Plug-In Editor Display
129
Selecting DAW Channels to Edit
129
Plug-In Display Modes
130
Assigning a Plug-In or Hardware I/O (Insert Mode)
130
Viewing Current Inserts (Insert Mode)
130
Editing Plug-In Parameters (Parameter Mode)
131
Bypassing Plug-Ins
131
Changing Plug-In Parameters
131
Comparing Your Changes
131
Hi-Resolution Parameter Display Mode
131
Selecting a Plug-In to Edit
131
V-Pot Sensitivity
131
Additional HUI Displays
133
Timecode/Bars & Beats/Samples Display
133
DAW Status Display
133
Soft Key Display
133
Automation Enables
133
Automation Modes
133
Edit Modes Menu
134
Edit Tools Menu
134
Status/Group Menu
134
EDIT Menu
135
Function Keys
135
SSL Menu
135
HUI Automation
137
Automation Enables
137
Automation Modes
137
Automation Status Display
137
Suspending Automation
138
Writing Automation (Write to Start, End or All)
138
Automating Switches (Eg. Cuts)
138
Automating Pans and Sends
138
Automating Plug-Ins
138
Automation Indication for Plug-In Parameters
138
MCU (Mackie Control) Emulation
139
Mackie Control Emulation Advantages
139
Implementation
139
DAW Control Function Key Overview
141
The Logic Template
142
Logic Console Layout
142
Logic Control Screen
143
Transport Function Key Layout
143
Nuendo/Cubase Template
144
Nuendo Console Layout
145
Nuendo Control Screen
146
The Sonar Template
147
Sonar Console Layout
148
Sonar Control Screen
149
Digital Performer Template
150
Digital Performer Console Layout
150
Digital Performer Control Screen
151
S C 5-III Introduction 5-1
155
Sectioncontents
157
Introduction
157
AWS Remote
157
MIDI Sysex Data
157
Working with Projects and Titles
157
Connecting the Remote to the Console
159
The Projects Tab
161
Backing up a Project
162
Copying Titles, Total Recall and MIX Data between Projects
162
Renaming Projects, Titles, Mixes or Total Recall Setups
162
Restoring a Project
162
The Mixes Tab
163
The Total Recall Tab
165
The Channels Tab
167
The Externals Tab
169
The about Tab
171
S C 6-III
175
Section Contents
177
Accessing Total Recall
177
Selecting TR Setups
179
Changing the Selected Setup
179
Matching the Console to the TR
181
Display Overview
181
Auto Scan
181
Correcting Controls
181
The Channel Display
182
Copying and Swapping Settings between Channels
182
Setting Soft Switches
182
Centre Section Displays
183
Compressor and Foldback
183
Dynamics and Bus Masters
183
Stereo Returns
183
Additional TR Functions
185
Storing Setups
185
Deleting Setups
185
Restoring Legacy MIDI Setups from a Mac or PC
185
Total Recall Via Logictivity
187
S C 7-III
191
Sectioncontents
193
Key Features
193
Quick Guides
193
A-FADA Analogue Automation
193
Working with Projects and Titles
194
Automation Management Via the Remote
195
Operation
196
Activating the Automation System
196
List MIX Menu
196
Changing the Selected MIX Pass
196
Deleting MIX Passes
196
Creating a New MIX Pass
197
Joinandrevise
200
Discard
200
Updating a MIX Pass
200
Cut Automation
201
Selecting Protection
202
Summary of Fader Status and FSM Functions
203
Automation Options
204
Trim
204
Tlock
205
Motors off
205
Snap Mode
206
Autotakeover
206
Copy and Swap
206
Deleting MIX Passes from the Console
206
Automation Setup Options
207
Fader Links
208
Viewing Links
208
Suspending Links
208
Deleting Links
208
Pro Tools Setup Notes
209
S C Aiii A: Specifications A-1
215
A: Specifications
219
A: Specifications
219
Xlr 3-Pin
219
Section Contents
219
Sectioncontents
219
B: Connectordetails
227
C: Connectorpinouts
227
D: Environmentalspecification
227
E: Midiimplementationchart
227
F: Service&Warrantyinformation
227
F: Service&Warrantyinformation
227
Out of Warranty Repairs
227
Out-Of-Hours Support
227
Website Support
227
G: Troubleshooting
229
G: Troubleshooting
229
Audio Faults
229
Locating Problems
229
Replacing Modules
231
The Channel Fader (629924X)
233
The Channel Meter Panel (629923X1 / X)
234
Centre Section Cards
235
Troubleshooting Chart – Channel Bays
236
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Brand
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Model
AWS 948
Category
Music Mixer
Language
English
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