YAMAHA AW2816 Discontinued

• 16 or 24-bit recording (uncompressed)
• 16 tracks plus a stereo track and virtual tracks for as many as 130 tracks, total
• Precision editing and pinpoint location capability
  * To install a hard disk drive yourself, use a model in the compatibility list.

• 28 input channels, 18 mix busses
• Motor faders and full mix automation
• Powerful channels functions inherited from the industry-leading 02R Digital Mixer

• Master your own audio CDs without leaving the digital domain.
• Convenient, reliable data storage and retrieval.
• Directly load audio and other data from CD-ROMs.

• Reverb Hall
• Reverb Room
• Reverb Stage
• Reverb Plate
• Early Ref.
• Gate Reverb
• Reverse Gate

• Mono Delay
• Stereo Delay
• Mod. Delay
• Delay LCR
• Echo

• Chorus
• Flager
• Symphonic
• Phaser
• Tremolo
• Auto Pan
• HQ. Pitch
• Dual Pitch
• Rotary
• Ring Mod.
• Mod. Filter

• Distortion
• Amp simulate
• Dynamic Effects
• Dyna. Filter
• Dyna. Flange
• Dyna Phaser

• Rev+Chorus
• Rev>Chorus
• Rev+Flange
• Rev>Flange
• Rev+Sympo.
• Rev>Sympho.
• Rev>Pan
• Delay+ER.
• Delay>ER.
• Delay+Rev
• Delay>Rev
• Dist>Delay

• Multi.filter

EQ and Dynamics On All Channels
With the exception of the dual stereo returns, the main stereo outputs and the remaining input channels all feature the same flexible 4-parametric equalization and dynamics processing found on the 02R and AW4416. The effect returns feature 4-band parametric EQ without the dynamics processing. This is a detail that can really make a difference to the overall sound of your mixes. Of course, there are also EQ and Dynamics Libraries that contain a range of professionally pre-configured EQ and dynamics settings for many specific recording tasks, and you can save your own setups so you don't have to redo a multitude of settings every time you want to create a specific sound.

96-scene Memory and Full Mix Automation
The AW2816 Scene Memory allows you to save up to 96 individual scenes - complete control and parameter setups - for each song you record. You can save different setups you might want to use in different sections of a song, or alternative mix setups that you can then audition and compare at the touch of a button. Scene changes can also be fully automated on the time axis. But the AW2816 provides much more mix automation capability than just scene changes. Actual fader movements and parameter changes can be recorded and reproduced in real time for exceptionally detailed mix control.

24-bit Linear (Uncompressed) Recording On 16 Tracks, Plus Stereo
Although you can record in the 16-bit mode if you like, for maximum quality and resolution the AW2816 allows full 24-bit linear, uncompressed recording on 16 independent tracks and a stereo track. You also have a choice of 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz sampling frequencies. Furthermore, each main track allows recording of up to 8 virtual tracks for a maximum of 130 tracks. You can use the virtual tracks to record alternate takes, for example, and then audition and select the best take later during mixdown. The hard-disk recorder section also features an "All Rec" mode which allows up to 8 trakcs to be recorded simultaneously - ideal for recording a band in one take, or for recording multi-miked drums, for example.

Advanced Editing Functions
One of the big advantages of hard disk recording is non-destructive editing capability. In this area the AW2816 excels. In addition to basic operations such as copy and move, the AW2816 offers advanced editing functions including time compression and pitch change - capabilities that give you extraordinary creative control. And since all editing is non-destructive (the original audio data is left untouched), you have as many as 15 undo/redo levels so there's plenty of margin to change your mind even if several edits don't turn out as expected.

Flexible, Intelligent Location
The same "intelligent location" capability provided on the acclaimed AW4416 makes pinpoint location on the AW2816 fast and easy. You have direct START, END, RTZ, A, B, LAST REC IN, LAST REC OUT, and ROLL BACK keys as well as up to 99 assignable locate points per song which can be specified in time or measure numbers. For even finer location precision a Wave Display lets you search for locate points while viewing the audio waveform. A tempo-map coupled metronome as well as auto punch-in/out with precisely programmable IN and OUT points provide even further control and versatility.

Convenient Recording Utilities
Although too numerous to cover completely here, the AW2816 includes many thoughtful features that can make recording and managing your audio data a pleasure rather than a chore. For example, you can enter comments for each song, a built-in calendar makes it easy to organize and manage your data by date, a harddisk optimization utility which eliminates unnecessary data, and a defragmentation utility that ensures optimum performance from your hard disk at all times. And we can't forget the "Quick Record" function that automatically sets up 8 tracks (or up to 16 when an optional I/O card is installed) for recording when starting work on a new song.

Internal CD-RW Drive
With the CD-RW drive you can take your projects from initial recording right through to creating audio CDs that will play on standard CD players. But there's more: use inexpensive, reliable CD-R or CD-RW disks to back up your valuable audio and mix data. You can also play back audio CDs, and load data from commercial CD-ROMs.

A Significant Evolution In Software
While carrying on the outstanding basic user interface introduced in the AW4416, the AW2816 provides a number of important refinements. The signal routing (patching) displays, for example, have evolved into a more graphic format, making the patching process much more easy and intuitive. And the QUICK REC function that was such a hit in the AW4416 has been even further refined for faster, easier setup in the AW2816. Another addition is the MIDI REMOTE function: AW2816 faders and channel ON keys can be assigned MIDI messages so they can be physically controlled from an external MIDI controller or sequencer.

What's more, MIDI control data can be recorded as automix data for vastly enhanced automix versatility. And the AW4416 Shortcut Key function has been enhanced with the addition of a "Control Key Assign" function that allows you to assign your own operations to specific controls. All of these advanced features are brought together in a large 320 x 240 dot backlit LCD panel for smooth, stress-free operation.

Connect With Computers, SCSI Devices, and MIDI
The AW2816 comes equipped with a SCSI interface for direct connection to a wide range of data storage devices such as MO drives, hard-disk drives, and CD-RW drives. See the Yamaha AW2816 website for a complete listing of devices that have been tested and are compatible with the AW2816 (http://www.aw2816.com). MIDI and TO HOST connectors are also provided for direct connection to MIDI-capable computers and MIDI devices. The AW2816 can act as either master or slave for synchronization via MTC or MIDI CLOCK for virtually unlimited system expansion. The AW2816 is also MMC compatible, and allows remote control via MIDI control change and parameter change messages. There's even a footswitch jack that lets makes it easy to punch in or out while playing a guitar or other instrument. The details do count.

Open-ended Expandability
In addition to Yamaha Mini-YGDAI cards which can provide I/O in a range of formats - ADAT, TASCAM, AES/EBU, analog the AW2816 expansion slot will accept a number of high-performance upgrades. There are the AP8AD and AP8DA AD/DA converter cards from Apogee, the world leader in AD/DA conversion technology. Or the Y56K DSP card from digital signal processing frontrunner Waves, providing on-board access to industry-standard processors such as the L1 mastering limiter and TrueVerb high resolution reverb effect.

The Yamaha AW4416/2816 Digital Audio Workstations are rapidly becoming established as two of the most versatile, powerful, integrated platforms for recording and music production. Now with mini-YGDAI plug-in cards from Waves and Apogee, two major players in the field of digital audio production, and a significant OS upgrade, the AW4416/2816 attains new levels of performance and production power. Click here for more information and guidance on the use of mini-YGDAI cards.