AW1600
Professional Audio Workstation

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Yamaha's groundbreaking AW16G and AW4416 digital audio workstations not only brought the "studio in a box" concept directly to musicians they also provided immedidate access to inspiration and creativity. That legacy continues with the introduction of the AW1600 and AW2400 workstations. The AW1600 and AW2400 have everything needed to record your music anytime, anywhere in compact, road-worthy designs. The AW1600 adds many features to the award winning AW16G while maintaining the same affordability. These new features include 8 combo inputs (all with Phantom power), USB 2.0 drag and drop capabilities for moving files onto your computer, 24-bit recording and a new Pitch Fix algorithm for correcting the pitch of vocal tracks. |
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| The Mobile Musician's Recording Studio | |
If you're a musician on the move or with limited "studio" space you'll want maximum audio workstation performance and functionality with minimum size, weight, and setup hassles. The AW1600 proves extraordinary music production power in a remarkably compact, all-in-one unit that can take you all the way from inspiration to finished CD. | |
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| Up To 8 Inputs, 16 Tracks | |
The AW1600 mixer supports up to 8 simultaneous inputs. Eight balanced mic/line XLR type connectors as well as eight balanced or unbalanced TRS phone jacks are provided in "combo connectors" on the rear panel for direct input. You can even record 8 tracks simultaneously for convenient one-take ensemble recording.
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For 16-bit recording and playback the AW1600 recorder section offers a total of 16 tracks, or 8 tracks for 24-bit recording and playback. You also have 8 virtual tracks per physical track that's 18 (16 + stereo) x 8 in 16-bit mode or 10 (8 + 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. Acclaimed Yamaha Effects for Recording, Mixing and Mastering |
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You'll find Yamaha digital signal processing gear in most of the best studios around the world
and you'll find it in the AW1600. There's no need for external effects processors when you have a stunning range of top-class effects built right in! In fact there are two 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 AW1600 include an outstanding range of effects designed specifically for instruments and vocals. There are amp-simulator based guitar effects complete with speaker simulation that let you get great guitar sound without having to actually mic a guitar amplifier. Acoustic guitar hasn't been forgotten, either. You also have effects designed specifically to give you superior bass and vocal sound by simply recalling and tweaking the appropriate preset. |
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The AW1600 also 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. The Mobile 4-band EQ & Dynamics On Every Input & Track | |
Even with the advanced functionality of today's integrated audio workstations, compression and gating facilities on every channel is still somewhat of a luxury. Even channel EQ tends to be rather limited in some cases. The AW1600 makes no compromises when it comes to equalization or dynamics processing: 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 | |
A thoughtful interface built around a 240 x 64 dot backlit LCD
display panel makes recording and mixing with the AW1600 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 the immediacy of hands-on control 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 AW1600 easy to learn and intuitive to use. The interface also includes large transport keys for sure transport operation, and a data entry section that includes a jog/data dial for fast, efficient data entry. |
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| From Song to CD In One Unit | |
A thoughtful interface built around a 240 x 64 dot backlit LCD
display panel makes recording and mixing with the AW1600 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 the immediacy of hands-on control 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 AW1600 easy to learn and intuitive to use. The interface also includes large transport keys for sure transport operation, and a data entry section that includes a jog/data dial for fast, efficient data entry. | |
| Pitch Fix for Pitch-perfect Vocal Tracks | |
If a song has vocals, the vocals are the song. You'll undoubtedly want the vocal track to sound as good as it can possibly be. The AW1600 Pitch Fix function means that the occasional off note 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.
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| Quick Loop Sampler | |
The Quick Loop Sampler also features an improved grid-record interface for fast, easy step recording. |
| Quick Sound Clips | |
Whenever musical inspiration strikes you can quickly record musical "memos" or samples for later use using the AW1600 Sound Clip function. Sound clips are an ideal way to quickly capture ideas for a song or arrangement, or to create simple accompaniment parts for practice. |
| The Computer Connection | |
Standard WAV files can be rapidly and reliably transferred back and forth between the AW1600 and a USB-equipped personal computer using the AW1600's fast USB 2.0 interface. You can back up audio data from the AW1600 directly to computer and import audio files into the AW1600 from the computer. In addition to the advanced file management capabilities that this provides you could, for example, move files to the computer for processing in a computer-based audio application and then move them back to the AW1600 for final mastering. |
| Versatile I/O |
Standard WAV files can be rapidly and reliably transferred back and forth between the AW1600 and a USB-equipped personal computer using the AW1600's fast USB 2.0 interface. You can back up audio data from the AW1600 directly to computer and import audio files into the AW1600 from the computer. In addition to the advanced file management capabilities that this provides you could, for example, move files to the computer for processing in a computer-based audio application and then move them back to the AW1600 for final mastering. ![]() (Click to enlarge) 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. A Hi-Z mono phone plug input lets guitarists plug directly into the AW1600 in order to record directly via the superb amp simulator effects provided. Direct digital stereo input and output capability is provided via coaxial S/P DIF input and output connectors. Independent monitor and phones output are also provided in addition to the main stereo outs. |
| Scene Memory |
With the AW1600 you can easily set up 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 panel controls or MIDI program change commands. |
| MIDI Remote Control |
The AW1600 integrates easily with MIDI gear, too. It allows full parameter control via MIDI commands, so you can record scene changes as well as control changes from the AW1600 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 AW1600 with MIDI gear such as a Yamaha MOTIF ES series synthesizer, the AW1600 includes a number of control "templates" that instantly set it up for convenient remote controls from the synthesizer's keys and encoders. |
| Streamlined AW1600 System |
The AW1600 is designed for ease and portability. And since it features eight XLR/TRS combo inputs you can connect multiple microphone and instrument sources to handle a wide variety of recording situations. There's even a Hi-Z input for direct input of a guitar or bass. ![]() |
| AW1600 Specifications | ||
| GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS All faders are nominal when measured. Output impedance of signal generator: 150ohms | ||
| Internal Processing | 32bit | |
| Sampling Frequency | 44.1kHz (-6% ~ +6%) | Internal Clock External Clock |
| Frequency Response | 0, +1 / -3 dB, 20Hz - 20kHz, ref to the nominal output level @1kHz (MIC / LINE INPUT - STEREO / AUX OUT, GAIN min) |
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| Total Harmonic Distortion Fs = 44.1kHz * Total Harmonic Distortion is measured with 20kHz LPF |
Less than 0.03% @1kHz / -10dBV (MIC / LINE INPUT - STEREO / AUX OUT, GAIN min) |
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| Dynamic Range * Dynamic range is measured with IHF-A filter |
109 dB typ. DA Converter (STEREO / AUX OUT), 103 dB min. DA Converter (STEREO / AUX OUT), (INPUT CH all off) 103 dB typ. AD+DA (MIC / LINE INPUT to STEREO / AUX OUT) 97 dB min. AD+DA (MIC / LINE INPUT to STEREO / AUX OUT), (GAIN min) |
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| Crosstalk@1kHz | -70 dB | |
| Phantom Voltage | 48V | |
| AD Converter | 24 Bit Linear / 64 Times Oversampling | |
| DA Converter | 24 Bit Linear / 128 Times Oversampling | |
| MIDI | MTC (Master / Slave), MIDI Clock (Master), MMC (Master / Slave), Program Change, Control Change | |
| Memory | Scene Memory, EQ Library, Dynamics Library, Effect Library | |
| Fader | 13 x 60mm | |
| Display | 240 x 64 dot GRAPHIC LCD (contrast control pot.) | |
| AC Adaptor | PA-300 | |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) : mm |
455 x 349 x 107 | |
| Net Weight | 6.2kg | |
| Operating Temperature | 5~35°C | |
| MIXER | ||
| Audio Input Section | MIC / LINE INPUT DIGITAL STEREO IN |
8 CH (COMBO XLR+PHONE) 2 CH (COAXIAL STEREO x 1) |
| Audio Output Section | MONITOR OUT PHONES STEREO / AUX OUT DIGITAL STEREO OUT |
2 CH (STEREO x 1) 2 CH (STEREO x 1) 2 CH (STEREO x 1) 2 CH (COAXIAL STEREO x 1) |
| Mixer Input Section | MIC / LINE INPUT INTERNAL EEEFECT RETURN RECORDER MONITOR QUICK LOOP SAMPLER |
Total 36 CH 8 CH 4 CH (STEREO x 2) 16 CH 8 CH (STEREO x 4) |
| Internal Effect Section | EFFECTS | 2Units |
| Master Section | BUS AUX STEREO EFFECT |
Total 8 Bus 2 CH (STEREO x 1) 2 CH 2 CH (STEREO x 1) 2 CH |
| RECORDER | |||
| Recording Resolution | 16bit / 24bit | ||
| Sampling Frequency | 44.1kHz | ||
| Maximum Number of Songs | 100 songs | ||
| Maximum Number of Simultaneous Recording / Playback Tracks |
8 Tracks Recording (16bit) 8 Tracks Recording (24bit) |
16 Tracks Playback (16bit) 8 Tracks Playback (24bit) |
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| Number of Tracks | 144 Tracks (16 Tracks + STEREO Track) x 8 Virtual | ||
| HDD | Type Capacity |
3.5"IDE 40GB |
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| Edit Functions | Song Edit Track Edit |
OPTIMIZE, DELETE, COPY, IMPORT ERASE, DELETE, INSERT, COPY, MOVE, EXCHANGE, TIME COMP / EXPAND, PITCH CHANGE, EXPORT, CD IMPORT, WAV IMPORT |
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| Other Functions | LOCATE PUNCH I / O PITCH FIX |
Quick LOCATERTZ, A, B, LAST REC IN, LAST REC OUT MARK1~99 MANUAL PUNCH I / O, AUTO PUNCH I / O |
CD-RW DRIVE | DATA BACKUP, CD-AUDIO MAKEUP and PLAYBACK, CD-AUDIO IMPORT, WAV FILE IMPORT |
| QUICK LOOP SAMPLER | |
| Polyphony | 16bit / 24bit |
| RECORDABLE TIME | Total 47 seconds ( STEREO sound ) (16bit) Total 29 seconds ( STEREO sound ) (24bit) |
| Edit Functions | NAME, TRIM, PLAYBACK MODE, ERASE, EXTRACT, CD IMPORT, TRACK IMPORT, WAV IMPORT |
| COMMUNICATION WITH EXTERNAL DEVICES | |
| MIDI IN | 5 pin DIN |
| MIDI OUT / THRU | 5 pin DIN |
| FOOT SW | PHONE |
| USB 2.0 | Btype |
| ANALOG INPUT CHARACTERISTICS | ||||||
| Input Terminals |
GAIN | Actual Load Impedance |
For Use With Nominal |
Input Level | Connector | |
| Nominal | Max. before Clip |
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| INPUT [1-8] | Min | 3kΩ | 50-600Ω Mics & 600Ω Lines |
+4dBu (1.23V) | +18dBu (6.16V) | Combo type (XLR+PHONE) |
| Max | -46dBu (3.88mV) | -32dBu (19.47mV) | ||||
| INPUT 8 HI-Z | Min | 500kΩ | +46dBu (1.23V) | +18dBu (6.16V) | Phone Jack | |
| Max | -46dBu (3.88mV) | -32dBu (19.47mV) | ||||
| Combo type connectors are balanced. (1 / Sleeve=GND, 2 / Tip=HOT, 3 / Ring=COLD) In these specifications, when dBu represents specific voltage, 0dBu is referenced to 0.775 Vrms. All AD converters (INPUT1-8) are 24 bit linear, 64times oversampling. +48V DC (phantom power) is supplied to INPUT (1-8) XLR type connectors via 1-4CH, 5-8CH switch. |
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| ANALOG OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS | ||||||
| Output Terminals |
Actual Source Impedance |
For Use With Nominal |
Output Level | Connector | ||
| Nominal | Max. before Clip |
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| STEREO OUT / AUX OUT | 150kΩ | 10kΩ Lines |
-10dBV (0.316V) | +4dBV (1.58V) | Phone Jack | |
| MONITOR OUT [L,R] | 150kΩ | 10kΩ Lines |
-10dBV (0.316V) | +4dBV (1.58V) | Phone Jack | |
| PHONES [L,R] | 28kΩ | 8~40Ω | 6mW / 8Ω 9mW / 40Ω |
25mW / 8Ω 35mW / 40Ω |
Stereo Phone Jack (TRS) |
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| Phone jacks are unbalanced. PHONES: stereo phone jack is unbalanced. (Tip=LEFT, Ring=RIGHT, Sleeve=GND) In these specifications, when dBV represents specific voltage, 0dBV is referenced to 1.00 Vrms. All DA converters are 24bit, 128times oversampling. |
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| DIGITAL INPUT CHARACTERISTICS | |||
| Terminal | Format | Data length | Connector |
| DIGITAL STEREO IN | IEC-60958 (S/P DIF) | 24bit | RCA Pin Jack |
| DIGITAL OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS | |||
| Terminal | Format | Data length | Connector |
| DIGITAL STEREO OUT | IEC-60958 (S/P DIF) | 24bit | RCA Pin Jack |
| CONTROL I / O CHARACTERISTICS | ||||
| Terminal | Format | Level | Connector | |
| (TO HOST) | USB | USB 2.0 | 0V - 3.3V | B type USB connector |
| MIDI | IN | MIDI | | DIN Connector 5P |
| OUT/THRU | MIDI | | DIN Connector 5P | |

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