Yamaha Debuts AW2816 Audio WorkstationCompact Package Includes 16-track Digital Recording System, Mixing, Automation, Mastering Capabilities,
CD Burner, MIDI Remote
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July 20, 2001Yamaha Professional Audio moves into the next phase of the digital audio
revolution with the debut of the innovative AW2816 Professional Audio Workstation at Summer NAMM 2001. In
the tradition of the ground-breaking AW4416, this powerful, highly compact system records up to 16 tracks of true
24-bit digital audio and includes motorized faders, DSP features, automation/snapshot capability and MIDI remote,
making it the ideal addition to a home studio or as a front end to a computer-based recording system.
"The AW2816 is really the 'next step' in the
development of personal workstation
technology," states Wayne Hrabak, marketing
manager, Professional Audio. "Yamaha has
responded to market demand for a smaller
version of our already-popular AW4416 with
this product."
As a digital mixer, the AW2816 contains full
32-bit DSP capabilities (similar to that of the
Yamaha 02R), 28 fully-automated audio inputs
(16 of which are from the internal hard drive),
nine motorized faders, four fader and mute
groups, four bus and four aux sends plus stereo,
and stereo cue busses. All 28 inputs (including
eight analog and eight digital inputs via an
optional interface card) contain digital
attenuators, four-band fully parametric EQ, and
direct out assignment.
The rear panel contains eight 24-bit mic/line
inputs, two of which are XLR with +48V
phantom power, plus a high impedance input
that will accept a guitar or other instrument
directly. Memory areas include scene, channel,
EQ, dynamics and effects.
An inclusive 16-track recording system, complete with editing and mastering capabilities, retains true 24-bit, 48 kHz
resolution without data compression, and records directly to the internal 20 GB IDE hard drive. Two 32-bit
onboard effects (including Yamaha's acclaimed reverb technology) may be routed to any bus or input channel
directly, or re-routed during recording to create layered effects. A quick record, easy-routing screen allows
graphical input patching. A control key assignment allows the user to assign any frequently used function to any
"F" key, located below the 320 x 240 backlit LCD screen.
Full MIDI implementation allows the AW2816
to function not only as the front end—but also
as control—for the industry's top
computer-based recording systems, and also
allows the direct recording of MIDI-based
instruments. A SCSI interface is included for
data backup to an external drive.
The AW2816 is fully expandable. Easily
routable SPDIF I/O is provided as standard
digital output. A rear-mounted YGDAI card slot
will support current and future products from
Yamaha and third-party developers, and will also
allow any of the 16 tracks, inputs and/or assign
busses to be output in digital form for further processing, or for transfer to external digital devices. An integrated
FLASH ROM operating system enables software upgrades to be loaded from CD or the Internet. An integrated
CD-RW drive, which enables mastering as well as loading and/or backing up data, is installed in a front-mounted
port for easy accessibility.
"The AW2816 is an ideal bridge for the user with computer-based recording," adds John Schauer, product
manager, Professional Audio. "Anyone with a smaller-scale project studio or small-to-medium sized application
can now enjoy the same level of quality, user-friendliness, number of features and expandability options as the
AW4416." For more information, visit their web site at www.yamaha.com. |
