Features
If you're a musician on the move - or with limited "studio" space - you'll want maximum audio workstation performance and functionality with minimum size, weight, and setup hassles. The AW1600 provides extraordinary 24-bit music production power in a remarkably compact, all-in-one unit that can take you all the way from inspiration to finished CD.
- More Than Enough Tracks And Hard-Disk Capacity To Record, Edit, And Master Professional-Quality CDs
The AW1600 mixer supports up to 8 simultaneous inputs. Eight balanced mic/line XLR type connectors as well as eight balanced or unbalanced TRS phone jacks are provided in "combo connectors" on the rear panel for direct input. The microphone preamps fed by the inputs - a critical factor in achieving superior sound - are of the highest quality, and with high-performance microphones you're guaranteed recording quality on a par with some of the most advanced studio gear available. You can even record 8 tracks simultaneously for convenient one-take ensemble recording. For 16-bit recording and playback the AW1600 recorder section offers a total of 16 tracks, or 8 tracks for 24-bit recording and playback. You also have 8 virtual tracks per physical track - that's 18 (16 + stereo) x 8 in 16-bit mode or 10 (8 + stereo) x 8 in 24-bit mode) - that provide plenty of capacity for alternate takes or arrangements. Any of the mixer's inputs can be easily patched to any of the recorder's tracks for maximum recording flexibility.
- Advanced Yamaha Digital Mixer Features Offer Precise Sonic Control
Even with the advanced functionality of today's integrated audio workstations, compression and gating facilities on every channel is still somewhat of a luxury. Even channel EQ tends to be rather limited in some cases. The AW1600 makes no compromises when it comes to equalization or dynamics processing: in addition to extremely versatile 4-band equalization, you have independent compression and gating capability on every single input channel and recorder track for total dynamics control over your mixes.
- Acclaimed Yamaha SPX-Class Effects For Recording, Mixing And Mastering
You'll find Yamaha digital signal processing gear in most of the best studios around the world ... and you'll find it in the AW1600. There's no need for external effects processors when you have a stunning range of top-class effects built right in! In fact there are two independent SPX effect processors with corresponding sends and returns so you'll have enough processing power on hand for just about any situation. In addition to a large selection of reverb, delay, modulation, and pitch type effects, the AW1600 include an outstanding range of effects designed specifically for instruments and vocals. There are amp-simulator based guitar effects complete with speaker simulation that let you get great guitar sound without having to actually mic a guitar amplifier. Acoustic guitar hasn't been forgotten, either. You also have effects designed specifically to give you superior bass and vocal sound by simply recalling and tweaking the appropriate preset. The AW1600 also includes a range of Mastering Effects that provide compression and limiting presets that can help to bring the sound of your overall mix up to professional level prior to burning your tracks to CD.
- Easy-To-Use Interface With Yamaha Selected Channel Concept
A thoughtful interface built around a 240 x 64 dot backlit LCD display panel makes recording and mixing with the AW1600 a smooth, efficient operation. Quick navigation keys take you to the functions and displays you need immediately, and a comprehensive complement of control keys and encoders gives you the immediacy of hands-on control where you need it most. The same Selected Channel concept that is at heart of Yamaha's industry-leading digital consoles makes the AW1600 easy to learn and intuitive to use. The interface also includes large transport keys for sure transport operation, and a data entry section that includes a jog/data dial for fast, efficient data entry.
- Versatile I/O Lets You Connect To The Widest Possible Range Of Input Sources And Outboard Gear
While many integrated audio workstations still only provide XLR input connectors on two or four inputs, the AW1600 provides a full complement of eight balanced XLR connectors for microphone or line input, as well as eight TRS phone jacks for either balanced or unbalanced line input. The XLR and TRS phone jack inputs are provided in the form of compact "combo connectors." Switchable phantom power is provided for the XLR inputs so you can use studio-grade phantom-powered condenser microphones in order to capture superior sound right from the source. A Hi-Z mono phone plug input lets guitarists plug directly into the AW1600 in order to record directly via the superb amp simulator effects provided. Direct digital stereo input and output capability is provided via coaxial S/P DIF input and output connectors. Independent monitor and phones output are also provided in addition to the main stereo outs.
- From Song To CD In One Unit
When you're ready to release your musical masterpieces to the world at large you can burn them directly to CD right in the AW1600. The AW1600 features a built-in highperformance CD-RW drive that can be used to create audio CDs that will play on any standard CD player, or you can use it to make CD data backups of your song data so that it can be reloaded and remixed or edited at any time.
- Quick Loop Sampler The Quick, Easy Way To Make High-Quality Rhythm Tracks
The AW1600 has a built-in pad-type sampler that delivers the same high audio quality as the recorder section. You can assign sixteen stereo waveforms to the four pads using the sample banks, or load audio tracks from the hard disk or WAV files from a CD-ROM. The timing at which each pad is played can be recorded on a dedicated "pad track", and later edited for fine control. The AW1600 comes with a library of over 250 megabytes of pre-recorded drum phrases and sound effects that can be assigned to pads - a fast, easy way to create rhythm and backing tracks for practice or as a basis for original arrangements. The Quick Loop Sampler also features an improved grid-record interface for fast, easy step recording.
- Pitch Fix For Pitch-Perfect Vocal Tracks
If a song has vocals, the vocals are the song. You'll undoubtedly want the vocal track to sound as good as it can possibly be. The AW1600 Pitch Fix function means that the occasional off note won't mean you'll have to discard an otherwise excellent track. Pitch Fix can effectively "repair" notes that are a bit sharp or flat without adding any telltale digital artifacts.
- Quick Sound Clips Capture Musical Inspiration Before It's Forgotten
Whenever musical inspiration strikes you can quickly record musical "memos" or samples for later use using the AW1600 Sound Clip function. Sound clips are an ideal way to quickly capture ideas for a song or arrangement, or to create simple accompaniment parts for practice.
- Advanced Digital Connectivity And Compatibility With Other AW-Series Workstations
Standard WAV files can be rapidly and reliably transferred back and forth between the AW1600 and a USB - equipped personal computer using the AW1600's fast USB 2.0 interface. You can back up audio data from the AW1600 directly to computer and import audio files into the AW1600 from the computer. The AW1600 also provides compatibility with data created on other AW-series workstations: the AW2400, AW4416, AW2816, and AW16G.
- Scene Memory Lets You Store And Recall Complex Mix Setups In An Instant
With the AW1600 you can easily set up multiple mixes for each song and recall them as required. Up to 99 "scenes" containing all mix, effect, and other parameters for all channels can be stored for each song. Stored scenes can be recalled at any time via the panel controls or MIDI program change commands.
- Remotely Control The AW1600 From A MIDI Sequencer Or Synthesizer, Or Control DAW Software From The AW1600
The AW1600 integrates easily with MIDI gear, too. It allows full parameter control via MIDI commands, so you can record scene changes as well as control changes from the AW1600 to a MIDI sequencer, for example, and then reproduce the recorded operations precisely when the sequence is played back. If you'll be using the AW1600 with MIDI gear such as a Yamaha MOTIF series synthesizer, the AW1600 includes a number of control "templates" that instantly set it up for convenient remote controls from the synthesizer's keys and encoders. The AW1600 can also remotely control computer-based DAW software such as Cubase SX3 and Nuendo 3.
Specification
Size/Weight
| Dimensions | Width | 455mm(17") |
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| Depth | 107mm(4-3/16") |
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| Height | 349mm(13-3/4") |
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| Weight | Weight | 6.2kg(13.7lbs) |
General
| Sampling Frequency | 44.1kHz (-6% ~ +6%) Internal Clock 44.1kHz (-10% ~ +6%) External Clock |
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| Internal Processing | 32bit |
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| Frequency Response | 0, +1 / -3 dB, 20Hz - 20kHz,ref to the nominal output level @1kHz (MIC / LINE INPUT – STEREO / AUX OUT, GAIN min) |
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| Total Harmonic Distortion | Less than 0.03% @1kHz / -10dBV (MIC / LINE INPUT – STEREO / AUX OUT, GAIN min) |
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| Crosstalk@1kHz | -70 dB |
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| Phantom Voltage | +48V |
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| Dynamic Range | 109 dB typ. DA Converter (STEREO / AUX OUT), 103 dB min. DA Converter (STEREO / AUX OUT), (INPUT CH all off) 103 dB typ. AD+DA (MIC / LINE INPUT to STEREO / AUX OUT) 97 dB min. AD+DA (MIC / LINE INPUT to STEREO / AUX OUT), (GAIN min) |
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| AD Converter | 24 Bit Linear / 64 Times Oversampling |
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| MIDI | MTC (Master / Slave), MIDI Clock (Master), MMC (Master / Slave), Program Change, Control Change |
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| Memory | Scene Memory, EQ Library, Dynamics Library, Effect Library |
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| Fader | 13 x 60mm |
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| Display | 240 x 64 dot GRAPHIC LCD (contrast control pot.) |
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| Power Requirements | PA-300 Power Adaptor required |
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| Operating Temperature | 5-35 degrees |
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Storage and Connectivity
| Storage | CD-RW | DATA BACKUP, CD-AUDIO MAKEUP and PLAYBACK, CD-AUDIO IMPORT, WAV FILE IMPORT |
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| Hard Disk Drive | Type: 3.5"IDE Capacity: 40 GB |
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| Connectivity | Foot Switch | 1/4 jack |
| DIGITAL IN | DIGITAL STEREO IN: 2 CH (COAXIAL STEREO x 1) |
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| USB | To host (USB2.0) |
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| DIGITAL OUT | DIGITAL STEREO OUT: 2 CH (COAXIAL STEREO x 1) |
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| MIC/LINE IN | MIC / LINE INPUT: 8 CH (COMBO XLR+PHONE) |
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| LINE OUT | MONITOR OUT: 2 CH (STEREO x 1) PHONES: 2 CH (STEREO x 1) STEREO / AUX OUT: 2 CH (STEREO x 1) |
Mixer
| Audio Input Section | MIC / LINE INPUT: 8 CH (COMBO XLR+PHONE) DIGITAL STEREO IN: 2 CH (COAXIAL STEREO x 1) |
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| Audio Output Section | MONITOR OUT: 2 CH (STEREO x 1) PHONES: 2 CH (STEREO x 1) STEREO / AUX OUT: 2 CH (STEREO x 1) DIGITAL STEREO OUT: 2 CH (COAXIAL STEREO x 1) |
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| Mixer Input Section | MIC / LINE INPUT: 8 CH INTERNAL EEEFECT RETURN: 4 CH (STEREO x 2) RECORDER MONITOR: 16 CH QUICK LOOP SAMPLER: 8 CH (STEREO x 4) Total 36 CH |
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| Internal Effect Section | EFFECTS: 2 Units |
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| Master Section | BUS: 2 CH (STEREO x 1) AUX: 2 CH STEREO: 2 CH (STEREO x 1) EFFECT: 2 CH Total 8 Bus |
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Recorder
| Recording Resolution | 16bit / 24bit |
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| Sampling Frequency | 44.1kHz |
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| Maximum Number of Songs | 100 Songs |
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| Maximum Number of Simultaneous Recording / Playback Tracks | 8 Tracks Recording (16bit), 16 Tracks Playback (16bit) 8 Tracks Recording (24bit), 8 Tracks Playback (24bit) |
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| Number of Tracks | 144 Tracks (16 Tracks + STEREO Track) x 8 Virtual |
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| HDD | Type: 3.5"IDE Capacity: 40 GB |
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| Edit Functions | Song Edit: OPTIMIZE, DELETE, COPY, IMPORT Track Edit: ERASE, DELETE, INSERT, COPY, MOVE, EXCHANGE, TIME COMP / EXPAND, PITCH CHANGE, EXPORT, CD IMPORT, WAV IMPORT |
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| Other Functions | LOCATE: Quick LOCATE RTZ, A, B, LAST REC IN, LAST REC OUT MARK 1~99 PUNCH I / O: MANUAL PUNCH I / O, AUTO PUNCH I / O PITCH FIX |
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| CD-RW DRIVE | DATA BACKUP, CD-AUDIO MAKEUP and PLAYBACK, CD-AUDIO IMPORT, WAV FILE IMPORT |
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Communication with External Devices
| MIDI IN | 5 pin DIN |
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| MIDI OUT / THRU | 5 pin DIN |
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| FOOT SW | 1/4" jack |
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| USB 2.0 | Type B |
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Analog Input Characteristics
| Input Terminals | INPUT [1-8]/ INPUT8 Hi-Z |
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| Actual Load Impedance | 3k ohms 500k ohms |
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| For Use With Nominal | 50-600 ohm Mics & 600 ohm Lines/ - |
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| Input Level (Nominal) | +4dBu(1.23V) -46dBu(3.88mV) +46dBu(1.23v) -46dBu(3.88mV) |
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| Input Level (Max before clip) | +18dBu(6.16V) -32dBu(19.47mV) +18dBu(6.16V) -32dBu(19.47mV) |
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| Connector | Combo type (XLR+PHONE)/ 1/4" jack |
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Analog Output Characteristics
| Output Terminals | STEREO OUT/ AUX OUT MONITOR OUT(L,R) PHONES(L,R) |
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| Actual Source Impedance | 150 ohms 150 ohms 28ohms |
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| For Use With Nominal | 10k ohm lines 10k lines 8-40 ohms |
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| Output Level (Nominal) | -10dBV(0.316V) -10dBV(0.316V) 6mW / 8 ohm 9mW / 40 ohm |
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| Output Level (Max before clip) | +4dBV (1.58V) +4dBV (1.58V) 25mW / 8 ohm 35mW / 40 ohm |
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| Connector | 1/4" jack 1/4" jack Stereo 1/4" jack |
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Digital Input Characteristics
| Terminal | DIGITAL STEREO IN |
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| Format | IEC-60958 (S/P DIF) |
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| Data Length | 24bit |
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| Connector | RCA Pin Jack |
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Digital Output Characteristics
| Terminal | DIGITAL STEREO OUT |
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| Format | IEC-60958 (S/P DIF) |
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| Data Length | 24bit |
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| Connector | RCA Pin Jack |
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Control I/O Characteristics
| Terminal | USB MIDI IN, OUT/THRU |
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| Format | USB2.0 MIDI |
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| Level | 0V-3.3V |
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| Connector | B Type USB DIN 5pins |
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Accessories
| Included Accessories | Power Adaptor | PA-300 AC adaptor |
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