• Plenty Of Inputs And Tracks For Versatile Recording, Plus Pro-Quality Digital Audio Performance

• Acclaimed Yamaha SPX-Class Effects For Recording, Mixing And Mastering

• 4-Band EQ & Dynamics On Every Input & Track For Precise Sonic Control

• Easy-To-Use Interface With Yamaha Selected Channel Concept

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.

- 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).
- 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 and song backups.
- 8 virtual tracks per physical track (26 x 8 in 16-bit mode) provide plenty of capacity for alternate takes.
- Substantial hard disk provides plenty of internal storage as well as fast, reliable recording and playback performance.

- Plenty Of Inputs And Tracks For Versatile Recording, Plus Pro-Quality Digital Audio Performance

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 13-24 mix layer is selected the faders adjust playback level from recorder tracks 1-12 or 13-24, respectively.

- Acclaimed Yamaha SPX-Class Effects For Recording, Mixing And Mastering

*8-input/16-track system records top-quality uncompressed 16-bit or 24-bit audio at 44.1 kHz.
*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 and song backups.
*8 virtual tracks per physical track (18 x 8 in 16-bit mode) provide plenty of capacity for alternate takes.
*Substantial hard disk provides plenty of internal storage as well as fast, reliable recording and playback performance.

- 4-Band EQ & Dynamics On Every Input & Track For Precise Sonic Control

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 with a choice of Type I and Type II EQ algorithms, 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 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 industryleading 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.

- Serious I/O For Serious Recording

Unlike many all-in-one audio workstations the AW2400 provides a full complement of eight balanced XLR connectors for microphone or line input, as well as eight TRS phone jacks for either balanced or unbalanced line input. The microphone preamps - a critical factor in achieving superior sound - are of the highest quality, and with highperformance microphones you're guaranteed recording quality on a par with some of the most advanced studio gear available. Switchable phantom power is provided for the XLR inputs so you can use studio-grade phantom-powered condenser microphones in order to capture superior sound right from the source. Insert patch points on inputs 1 and 2 allow insertion of external processing gear. Direct digital stereo input and output capability is provided via coaxial S/P DIF input and output connectors. In addition to the main stereo and monitor outputs, the AW2400 also features four OMNI OUT connectors that can be assigned to output signals from just about anywhere in the system for additional signal feeds wherever they might be required. When you need more inputs and/or outputs - analog or digital - you have an excellent range of Yamaha Mini-YDAI expansion cards from which to choose.

- From Song To CD In One Unit

Once you've recorded, mixed and mastered your musical creations you can burn them directly to CD right in the AW2400. The AW2400 features a built-in high-performance CD-RW drive that can be used to create audio CDs that will play on any standard CD player, or you can use it to make CD data backups of your song data so that it can be reloaded and remixed or edited at any time.

- Pitch Fix For Pitch-Perfect Vocal Tracks

If a song has vocals, you'll undoubtedly want the vocal track to sound as good as you can possibly make it. Since singers are human the occasional off note is to be expected, but with the AW2400 Pitch Fix function they won't mean you'll have to discard an otherwise excellent track. Pitch Fix can effectively "repair" notes that are a bit sharp or flat without adding any telltale digital artifacts.

- Quick Sound Clips Capture Musical Inspiration Before It's Forgotten

Whenever you need to quickly record a musical "memo" or sample for later use, the AW2400 Sound Clip function is ready to roll. Sound clips are an ideal way to quickly capture ideas for a song or arrangement, or to create simple accompaniment parts for practice.

- Advanced Automix Capability Makes Complex Mixes East To Execute

Complex mixes can require more fader moves, channel switching and other operations than one pair of hands can handle. The AW2400 Automix function provides a powerful solution. Automix allows fader, channel switch, pan, EQ, AUX send, effect send, and scene/library recall operations to be recorded and played back in real time. You can even record operations one at a time, "overdub" style. With this advanced feature complex mix and bounce operations can be accurately reproduced as many times as necessary. And Automix data can be edited in detail for no-compromise control precision.

- Scene Memory Lets You Store And Recall Complex Mix Setups In An Instant

The AW2400 makes it easy to setup multiple mixes for each song and recall them as required. Up to 99 "scenes" containing all mix, effect, and other parameters for all channels can be stored for each song. Stored scenes can be recalled at any time via the AW2400 panel controls, MIDI program change commands, or Automix events.

- A Fast USB2.0 Interface For Advanced Computer Connectivity And Data Management

The AW2400 features a fast USB 2.0 interface that can be connected to a USB-equipped personal computer to allow standard WAV files to be transferred back and forth. You can back up audio data from the AW2400 directly to computer and import audio files into the AW2400 from the computer. In addition to providing advanced file management capabilities this means you could, for example, move files to the computer for processing in a computer-based audio application and then move them back to the AW2400 for final mastering.

- Remotely Control The AW2400 From A MIDI Sequencer Or Synthesizer, Or Control DAW Software From The AW2400

The AW2400 allows full parameter control via MIDI commands, so you can record scene changes as well as control changes from the AW2400 to a MIDI sequencer, for example, and then reproduce the recorded operations precisely when the sequence is played back. If you'll be using the AW2400 with MIDI gear such as a Yamaha MOTIF series synthesizer, the AW2400 includes a number of control "templates" that instantly set it up for convenient remote controls from the synth's keys and encoders. The AW2400 can also remotely control computer-based DAW software such as Cubase SX3 and Nuendo 3.