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Yamaha AW16G Recording 101 User Manual

Yamaha AW16G Recording 101
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Recording 101
Yamaha Corporation of America
6600 Orangethorpe Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620 USA
Customer Support: 714-522-9000
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Yamaha AW16G Recording 101 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Audio Workstation
Number of Tracks16
Simultaneous Recording Tracks8
Simultaneous Playback Tracks16
Phantom PowerYes
Internal Hard Drive40GB
Sampling Rate44.1 kHz
Bit Depth24-bit
CD-RW DriveYes
Dynamic ProcessingCompressor, Gate
Digital I/OS/PDIF
USBYes
EffectsReverb, Delay, Chorus
Inputs8 x XLR/TRS combo jacks

Summary

Introduction to AW16G Recording

AW16G Key Features and Capabilities

Details the key features of the AW16G, including its recorder, mixer, and effects.

AW16G Setup and Connectivity

Connecting Monitoring Systems

Detailed steps for connecting powered and unpowered monitors using appropriate cables.

Connecting Instruments and Microphones

Guidance on connecting instruments and microphones to the AW16G for recording.

Powering On the AW16G System

Procedure for powering on the AW16G and connected audio equipment safely.

AW16G Recording Process

Creating a New Song Project

Step-by-step guide to creating a new song project on the AW16G.

Setting Input Gain Levels

How to set the input gain levels for instruments and microphones before recording.

Assigning Inputs to Tracks

Procedure for routing input signals to specific recording tracks on the AW16G.

Recording the First Track

Instructions on how to start recording the initial track using the transport controls.

Punch In and Punch Out Techniques

Techniques for recording over mistakes by punching in and out during playback.

Overdubbing Additional Tracks

Method for recording additional tracks while listening to previously recorded material.

Disengaging Record-Enabled Tracks

Steps to prevent accidental erasure of recorded tracks when overdubbing.

Overdubbing Multiple Tracks

Detailed steps for overdubbing subsequent tracks onto the AW16G.

AW16G Mixdown Process

Setting Basic Mixdown Levels

Initial steps for setting track levels during the mixdown process for a balanced sound.

Adjusting Track Panning

How to adjust the stereo position of tracks to create a wider sound image.

General Panning Guidelines

General recommendations for panning different instruments and vocals in a mix.

AW16G Equalization (EQ) Adjustments

Using the EQ Library Presets

How to select and apply EQ presets from the AW16G's library.

AW16G Dynamics Processor Usage

Using the Dynamic Processor Library

Procedure for selecting and applying dynamic processor presets from the library.

AW16G Internal Effects Processing

Recalling Effect Presets

Steps to select and apply effect presets from the AW16G's internal effects.

Recording the Final Stereo Mix

Creating an Audio CD from AW16G

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