The AW2400 proves that an audio workstation that’s easy to use can also offer professional-class
features and performance for music production. Once you’ve learned the basics you can efficiently go
from concept to CD while concentrating on the music rather than the technical details.
The Complete
Musician’s Recording Studio
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16-input/24-track system records top-quality
uncompressed 16-bit or 24-bit audio at 44.1 or 48 kHz
(12 tracks when recording 24 bit audio).
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8 virtual tracks per physical track (26 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 with a choice of Type I and Type II EQ
modes and versatile dynamics processing on all mixer
inputs and recorder tracks.
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Full-length 100-millimeter motor faders facilitate precise
mixing and mix automation.
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Eight XLR and TRS microphone/line inputs, with
switchable phantom power for all XLR connectors and
insert patch points on inputs 1 and 2.
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A Mini-YGDAI expansion slot on the rear panel accepts
a range of high-performance I/O expansion cards.
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Sound Clip function makes it simple to record short
audio samples or memos.
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Four high-performance assignable effect processors
provide a range of ambience, modulation, and mastering
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 AW2400 and a computer for effective data
management.
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Data compatibility with the Yamaha AW1600, AW4416,
AW2816, and AW16G audio workstations.
AW2400
Main Features
Up To 16 Inputs, 24 Tracks
The AW2400 mixer supports up to 16 simultaneous inputs in two
layers: eight of the 12 100-millimeter motor faders provided on
the AW2400 panel can be instantly switched to control inputs
1~8 or 9~16. Eight balanced mic/line XLR type connectors as well
as eight balanced or unbalanced TRS phone jacks are provided on
the rear panel for direct input, and an additional eight analog or
digital inputs can be provided via an optional Mini-YGDAI
expansion card plugged into the AW2400 expansion slot. With all
16 inputs available you can even record 16 tracks simultaneously
when recording in 16-bit mode, or you can record up to 8 tracks
simultaneously in 24-bit mode.
For 16-bit recording and playback the AW2400 recorder section
offers a total of 24 tracks, or 12 tracks for 24-bit recording and
playback. You also have 8 virtual tracks per physical track – that’s 26
(24 + stereo) x 8 in 16-bit mode or 14 (12 + 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. When
the TRACK 1~12 or 13~16 mix layer is selected the faders adjust
playback level from recorder tracks 1~12 or 13~16, respectively.
Acclaimed Yamaha Effects
for Recording, Mixing and Mastering
It’s no secret that Yamaha
makes some of the finest signal
processing gear available, and
with the AW2400 you get a
stunning range of top-class
effects built right in! You have
four 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 AW2400 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
Although some level of EQ
capability on every track has
come to be expected, there
was a time – not so long ago –
when not even large mixing
consoles in multi-million-dollar
recording studios offered
compression and gating on
every channel. With the
AW2400 you have just that: 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
Built around a large 320 x 240 dot backlit LCD display panel, the
AW2400 interface makes recording and mixing even complex
projects 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 hands-on intimacy 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 AW2400
easy to learn and intuitive to use.
There’s even a numeric keypad for fast
numeric entry and location, and 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
16Tr REC
16
8
—
NORMAL
4
24
—
STEREO Tr REC
—
24
2 REC
STEREO Tr PB
—
—
2 PB
Simultaneously Recording / Playback tracks (24bit)
Mode
Recording
Playback
STEREO Tr
8Tr REC
8
4
—
NORMAL
2
12
—
STEREO Tr REC
—
12
2 REC
STEREO Tr PB
—
—
2 PB
TRACK VIEW
CHANNEL VIEW
MASTERING LIBRARY
EQ EDIT
COMP EDIT
GATE EDIT
RECORD DIRECT
