Chapter 5 Recording On The Aw4416; Preparations For Recording; Connections And Start-Up - Yamaha AW4416 Operation Manual

5
Recording on the
AW4416
This chapter explains basic operation for performing multitrack recording
and mixdown on the AW4416, using the example of recording instruments
such as rhythm machine (drums), bass, guitar, and keyboard on their own
tracks.

Preparations for recording

Connections and start-up

Here's how to connect your instruments and monitor system, and start up the
AW4416.
1. Connect your instruments, mics, and monitor system to the AW4416 as
shown in the following diagram.
Mics for
recording drums
Rhythm machine
Connect mics, synthesizers or rhythm machines, direct boxes, or guitar/bass
preamps to the INPUT 1/2 (XLR) jacks or INPUT 1–8 (phone) jacks, according to
the type of their output connector.
When directly connecting instruments with a high output impedance, such as
passive type electric guitars or electric basses, connect them to the INPUT 8 (HI-
Z) jack.
Synthesizer
INPUT 1 2 3–8
AW4416
Headphones
INPUT 8
(HI-Z)
PHONES
PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION
MONITOR OUT
Electric guitar/
Electric bass
Monitor
system
VOL VOL
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