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  • bolinoxbolinox

    I don't get it

    Yamaha AW16GPublished on 03/28/13 at 02:12
    A fat digital unit
    The technical features have already been mentioned by other people in the reviews.

    UTILIZATION

    Headache guaranteed

    SOUNDS

    When it works, it's nice
    The effects are OK, but sometimes (rather frequently) I get lost in the complexity.

    OVERALL OPINION

    It's certainly a good machine, but, coming from a 4-track tascam cassette recorder, I am totally lost. I don't understand anything. And yamaha interfaces are very particular; you really need some time with them.
    The 280-page manual isn't very instructive, in my opinion.
    I know my review isn't very comprehensive, but beginners should get a simpler home studio.
    I can't see anything to connect it to t…
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    A fat digital unit
    The technical features have already been mentioned by other people in the reviews.

    UTILIZATION

    Headache guaranteed

    SOUNDS

    When it works, it's nice
    The effects are OK, but sometimes (rather frequently) I get lost in the complexity.

    OVERALL OPINION

    It's certainly a good machine, but, coming from a 4-track tascam cassette recorder, I am totally lost. I don't understand anything. And yamaha interfaces are very particular; you really need some time with them.
    The 280-page manual isn't very instructive, in my opinion.
    I know my review isn't very comprehensive, but beginners should get a simpler home studio.
    I can't see anything to connect it to the computer, only a cd-rom was supplied and I can't read it. I didn't see anything about it in the manual (did I miss anything?).
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  • Fred'AlcoFred'Alco

    A safe bet!

    Yamaha AW16GPublished on 10/24/11 at 10:56
    16-track digital mini studio that works at 16 bits/44kHz. It records simultaneously 8 tracks and also has a stereo track to record a master. It uses an internal hard drive to store what your record. The CD player/burner allows you to import (as long as you respect the ISO formatting mentioned in the documentation), export and save an entire project, or parts of it, in wav format. No USB, no SCSI...not very practical, but you get used to it, given the quality of the unit. You have 12 mono and 2 stereo tracks for mixing, as well as 8 levels of independent virtual tracks. No track automation (although it's possible via midi and an external sequencer) but there is a Scene Memory that can be use…
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    16-track digital mini studio that works at 16 bits/44kHz. It records simultaneously 8 tracks and also has a stereo track to record a master. It uses an internal hard drive to store what your record. The CD player/burner allows you to import (as long as you respect the ISO formatting mentioned in the documentation), export and save an entire project, or parts of it, in wav format. No USB, no SCSI...not very practical, but you get used to it, given the quality of the unit. You have 12 mono and 2 stereo tracks for mixing, as well as 8 levels of independent virtual tracks. No track automation (although it's possible via midi and an external sequencer) but there is a Scene Memory that can be useful.
    In terms of precessing, you have a parametric equalizer (4 freq) and a compressor (expander, limiter, etc...) per channel (inputs+tracks!) whose settings are very comprehensive. 2 very comprehensive multi-effects, too. A (very limited) 4-channel sample player.
    For more info see the (lengthy) documentation.

    UTILIZATION

    The studio is rather well thought-out, although it is not the same in terms of usability as a PC software (but that applies only to the usability!). The track editing functions are laborious, but the results have an impeccable quality. Audio routing is the same as on a standard analog mixer, so it shouldn't pose a problem for people familiar with them. And for those who don't, this mini studio will be useful for the future.

    SOUNDS

    In my opinion, this is the main strength of this unit, which is why I don't want to let go of it. The converters (16bits/44kHz) are of a very high quality. No converter is transparent, but how can I put it...I prefer them over several 24bit/96kHz ones. The headphone and main outputs are very good, which is ideal for mixing. The EQs, dynamic processors and effects are simple and effective (it's yamaha, remember?...).

    OVERALL OPINION

    It breathes quality. It's solid. A safe bet, despite the absence of something that seems crucial today in terms of communication with the external world (usb, firewire) but...it's a (nice) unit from another era.
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  • manutakeoffmanutakeoff

    Yamaha AW16GPublished on 03/01/04 at 02:54
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    Connectors Analog: 2XLR (phantom power supply), 6 line jack (one HZ)
    Sampling: 44100 khz CD quality
    CD R and RW
    Functions mastering: EQ, dynamic por each track.
    Recording 8 tracks live.
    Ability to mix up to 16 tracks in the studio overdubbing.

    No connection via a PC ... damage.

    UTILIZATION

    It takes a few hours to understand the key operating procedures. To discover the hidden face of the beast, it takes a lot to document.
    The common functions are easily accessible. I had some anxiety at first, but everything goes very fast once you understand the spirit of the machine.
    The manual is far from enough. It will take an external doc: internet, friends, literature mast…
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    Connectors Analog: 2XLR (phantom power supply), 6 line jack (one HZ)
    Sampling: 44100 khz CD quality
    CD R and RW
    Functions mastering: EQ, dynamic por each track.
    Recording 8 tracks live.
    Ability to mix up to 16 tracks in the studio overdubbing.

    No connection via a PC ... damage.

    UTILIZATION

    It takes a few hours to understand the key operating procedures. To discover the hidden face of the beast, it takes a lot to document.
    The common functions are easily accessible. I had some anxiety at first, but everything goes very fast once you understand the spirit of the machine.
    The manual is far from enough. It will take an external doc: internet, friends, literature mastering ... Indeed, each sound recording is different. It saves not metal like blues, or pop. And unfortunately no tip on the sound of an instrument is given. The manual explains the role of dynamic, equalizers etc ... but not how to truly apply it to each instrument. However the models (or libraries) are pre recorded and applied to each instu.
    Go see these sites for more doc: http://www.aw16g.com and http://forum.aw16g.com

    SOUNDS

    The sound is very good. To produce a model that is just right. To distribute to Potex, bars or a prod '. If the sound is bad ca just not the sound of the machine. Review its microphones and musicians.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for a week, and yes it is new. But it's my favorite toy. The ability to independently mastered each track (eq + dyn) is a big Attout of the machine and provides a more than acceptable for a model. And a 16-track is already formidable. VALUE FOR MONEY COPY.
    You can go to the website of my group where a small demo recorded entirely using the AW16G http://www.takeoff.ht.st is available. Matos used: micro Battery Park HQ, guitar amp line input Line 6, Kustom bass amp line input, microphone Sennheiser E825 vocal, no mic pre amp or capacitor.
    For more information on registration contact me ostracise@aol.com. Do not be too demanding when the quality of the mix, it does not a week that I have the beast. But it is well representative of its possibilities.
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  • Matt TrakkerMatt Trakker

    Yamaha AW16GPublished on 05/01/07 at 06:38
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    Well, it will be more than a year I have the beast, it's time to put an opinion ...

    For features, you can go to the Yamaha site, and join me, download the manual so you know everything!

    Attention to future purchasers: do not get ripped like me, he did not 16 tracks, but only 12. it also applies to most multi announced with 16 tracks. The last four tracks are as a pair to be in stereo, so that you have 8 mono tracks and four stereo tracks.

    Otherwise apart from that it's a very good machine, it can be quite a trick.
    I also regret that it is not USB.

    UTILIZATION

    The use is not so complicated, even as Newby's third basement of the mix, I got out pretty quickly.

    I do not…
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    Well, it will be more than a year I have the beast, it's time to put an opinion ...

    For features, you can go to the Yamaha site, and join me, download the manual so you know everything!

    Attention to future purchasers: do not get ripped like me, he did not 16 tracks, but only 12. it also applies to most multi announced with 16 tracks. The last four tracks are as a pair to be in stereo, so that you have 8 mono tracks and four stereo tracks.

    Otherwise apart from that it's a very good machine, it can be quite a trick.
    I also regret that it is not USB.

    UTILIZATION

    The use is not so complicated, even as Newby's third basement of the mix, I got out pretty quickly.

    I do not understand why people are attacking the manuals in yam, it was true some years ago but now it is very clear, and above it translated into good French. (Not like in some brands or you feel that the translation was made by a Pakistani from Finland ....)

    The menus are fairly well laid out, once you get used to it and do what you want very quickly.

    SOUNDS

    I am not a sound engineer, but I think the converters are fairly neutral for a entry level machine is not bad at all. If only one good use jacks and you correctly set the input gain, you can have good results.

    I find the effects as well but I have not tried others, my opinion is not interesting. Against by the fact that we can put in two for the entire song seems to me to be very poor ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    Frankly for the first multitrack, I am very happy, except for the scope of the 12 tracks is very low .... even for me who am only in electronic music.

    The screen is very readable and although it is small, it is not general. Yam has been able to arrange the windows so that it remains clear and legible.

    Pros:
    it is beautiful, it is not too expensive, the sound is good, the connection is reasonable for an electro musician (for a rock band there is not enough for XLR microphones, and input for guitar carefully before buying.) is to use the manual are screwed.

    Cons:
    I repeated, but 12 tracks is not enough, in fact I'll sell it to move to the model above, the AW2400 and its 24 tracks.
    missing a peak indicator on the inputs, it lacks a USB port and a second MIDI output would be practical. Should be more effects per track, four instead of two it would be ideal. (Of course we can address this problem by causing the bounces, but I prefer to avoid.)

    So to summarize, if you think that 12 tracks enough, and you do not have much to plug in microphones, you can buy the AW16G, which also saw its price OCCAZ reduced since the introduction of the AW1600 . Apart from these two faults is a great product and with knowledge of mixing can be achieved at a very decent result!
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  • col1p1p1col1p1p1

    Yamaha AW16GPublished on 08/08/07 at 10:34
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    I think the tower is prcdemment t

    UTILIZATION

    - The configuration gnrale Is it easy?
    It is simple, provided you have read the manual in whole or part. I have not found the bte intuitive at first, but After a few uses, it is very simple.

    - The usual functions are they easily accessible?
    Yes, as given CSTA quick menus via buttons ddies

    - The manual is clear and sufficient?
    Some think otherwise, but I find it really trs clear, just not to be daunted by the size of the pav and start with the beginners, be patient.

    SOUNDS

    - The A / D and D / A are transparent?
    I can not really rponde this question, but I think so.

    - Effects and filters are effective?
    yes,…
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    I think the tower is prcdemment t

    UTILIZATION

    - The configuration gnrale Is it easy?
    It is simple, provided you have read the manual in whole or part. I have not found the bte intuitive at first, but After a few uses, it is very simple.

    - The usual functions are they easily accessible?
    Yes, as given CSTA quick menus via buttons ddies

    - The manual is clear and sufficient?
    Some think otherwise, but I find it really trs clear, just not to be daunted by the size of the pav and start with the beginners, be patient.

    SOUNDS

    - The A / D and D / A are transparent?
    I can not really rponde this question, but I think so.

    - Effects and filters are effective?
    yes, apart from the effects for guitar, I find ideux, this is just a gadjet me. (I speak for heavy distortion, the clean are are)

    - The dynamic is it respect?
    DCEL never any problem of the cot, but I am not an expert, to be seen ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    - How long have you use it?
    almost a year and a half

    - What is the particular feature you like best and least?
    (S) More: Writer Intgr and 8-track recording
    the least: No USB, damage

    - Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
    no

    - How do you report qualitprix?
    Trs good c'tait what I wanted, a good qualitprix.

    - With the exprience, you do again this choice?
    Not exactly, I would opt for his little brother, the AW1600, which possde a USB port. But other than that yes dtail
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