Solid State Logic AWS 924, Owner'S Manual

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Introduction to the sections
Following this section, there is a section describing the console’s installation. The rest of the manual presumes that installation
has been completed. Two tutorials follow next – one for the AWS 924 and one for the AWS 948. There are then detailed
descriptions of the analogue operations (Section 3), DAW operations (Section 4), projects and the Remote (Section5),
Total Recall (Section 6) and the automation system (Section 7).
Manual Conventions
Where the AWS 924 and 948 descriptions differ, the 924 is pictured and described on the left, and the 948 on the right.
Labelling from the control surface, TFT screen or Remote Browser appear in Bold .
Notes and tips are indicated like this.
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If you cannot find the information you need on the pages of this manual, please see the AWS support pages at
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Launched in 2004, the AWS (Analogue Workstation System) reinvented the professional production console by combining
classic SSL Superanalogue™ console technology with comprehensive DAW control hardware in a single work surface.
Over 550 consoles later the AWS is now used by leading international recording artists, producers and engineers and has
shaped expectations for session workflow within today’s and indeed tomorrow’s production environments.
Designed for mid scale commercial recording and production facilities, the AWS is available in 24 input (AWS 924) or 48
input (AWS 948) variants within a compact 24 fader frame. Both models deliver pristine SuperAnalogue™ mixing, 24 ultra-
clean SSL SuperAnalogue mic pre’s, classic SSL dual curve EQ on every channel, two assignable SSL Dynamics, legendary
Stereo Buss Compressor, TotalRecall™ and full 5.1 monitoring. In addition to on board classic SSL Automation, both models
also feature the revolutionary new A-FADA mode where motorised analogue faders follow DAW Automation data.
AWS 924 & 948 also feature Ethernet connectivity for streamlined hardware control of your Digital Audio Workstation,
delivering elegant, ergonomic physical control over your entire studio environment with dedicated heavy duty DAW
transport, V-Pot multifunction encoders with position indicating LED’s, Digital Scribble Strips, DAW fader mode, global
and channel routing control and built-in TFT display for advanced plug-in editing. Project Session Management is kept simple
through SSL’s proprietary Logictivity interface.
The AWS is an SSL SuperAnalogue™ console, featuring the audio performance specifications that have established the
benchmarks by which other manufacturers are measured. Exceptionally low THD, noise floor & crosstalk levels keep your
audio absolutely pristine, while our legendary headroom carries every nuance of your audio and allows engineers to mix
‘hotter’ without distortion.
While the AWS offers a powerful large format analogue console feature set within a compact console design, it also goes
further than any other analogue console by integrating seamlessly into a DAW-based facility by incorporating hands-on
control of important recording, routing, mixing, and editing functions in all major DAW applications including Pro Tools™,
Logic Audio™, Nuendo™, Sonar™ and many others.
Introduction
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Model-specific descriptions are boxed by a thin blue line.