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.
The Mobile
Musician’s Recording Studio
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8-input/16-track system records top-quality
uncompressed 16-bit or 24-bit audio at 44.1 kHz.
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8 virtual tracks per physical track (18 x 8 in 16-bit
mode) provide plenty of capacity for alternate takes.
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Substantial 40-gigabyte high-speed 3.5” hard disk
provides plenty of internal storage as well as fast,
reliable recording and playback performance.
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Built-in CD-RW drive lets you burn original audio CDs
that can be played on any standard CD player, as well as
make reliable CD data backups. Copyright permitting,
copy CD data to the internal hard drive.
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High-performance 24-bit A/D and D/A converters
guarantee outstanding audio quality.
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4-band EQ and versatile dynamics processing on all
mixer inputs and recorder tracks.
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Eight combo XLR/TRS microphone/line inputs, with
switchable phantom power for all connectors
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Hi-Z mono phone jack on input 8 for direct guitar input.
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Quick loop sampler with preset rhythm phrases makes
it easy to create rhythm tracks.
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Sound Clip function makes it simple to record short
audio samples or memos.
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Two high-performance assignable effect processors
provide a range of ambience, modulation, mastering, and
even guitar effects.
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Pitch Fix function allows precise vocal pitch correction.
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Scene memory allows up to 99 mix setups to be
memorized for each song.
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USB 2.0 interface provides fast data transfer between
the AW1600 and a computer for effective data
management.
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Data compatibility with the Yamaha AW2400, AW4416,
AW2816, and AW16G audio workstations.
AW1600
Main Features
Up To 8 Inputs, 16 Tracks
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. 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.
Acclaimed Yamaha 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 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 AW2400 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.
4-band EQ & Dynamics On Every Input & Track
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.
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 live mixers and production 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.
Simultaneously Recording / Playback tracks (16bit)
Mode
Recording
Playback
STEREO Tr
NORMAL
8
16
—
STEREO Tr REC
—
16
2 REC
STEREO Tr PB
—
—
2 PB
Simultaneously Recording / Playback tracks (24bit)
Mode
Recording
Playback
STEREO Tr
NORMAL
8
8
—
STEREO Tr REC
—
8
2 REC
STEREO Tr PB
—
—
2 PB
TRACK - VIEW
EQ - EDIT
TRACK - VIEW
TRACK - VIEW
TRACK - VIEW
TRACK - VTR
VIEW - MATER
WAVE DISPLAY
MASTERING LIBRARY
EFFECT LIBRARY
Easy Rec Routing
