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AW4416 and AW2816 Comparison Chart

A comparison of the features and specifications between the AW4416 and AW2816 reveals a number of differences, as outlined in the chart below.

O = Comes equipped with feature/spec(s)
X = Is not equipped with feature/spec(s)

AW4416 and AW2816 Comparison Chart

 

General Specifications

Item

AW2816

AW4416 (V2.0)

Simultaneous Mix INPUTS

28

44

 

Recording Tracks

16 x 8 Virtual + Stereo

16 x 8 Virtual + Stereo

• Simultaneous Rec

8

16

Analog Inserts

X *

O

Word Clock I/O

X

O

Option I/O Slot

1 slot

2 slots

Sampling Pads

X

O

Display

320 x 240 dot backlit LCD (with contrast controller)**

320 x 240 dot backlit LCD, 3-color flourescent display

Aux Bus

6

8

Control Fader

8 + ST

16 + ST

  Mixing Layers

INPUT 1-8, ARECORDER 1-6, RECORDER 9-16

INPUT 1-16, A17-24/EF RETURN 16

Dedicated EQ/PAN

X

Rotary Encoder Knobs

EFFECT RETURN

Rotary Encoder Knobs

Fader Layer

Mouse Control

X

O

Software QUICK REC Function

O Intuitive On-screen Routing

O Intuitive On-screen Routing

Highlighted — Functions implemented in the AW2816 available to the AW4416 via OS Version 2.  
 
MIDI REMOTE

O

O

CTRL-KEY Function

O

O

PLUG-IN Functions
(MY Plug-in System)

On-screen Menu
(Firmware V.1 or later)

On-screen Menu
(Supported firmware not confirmed)

Option I/O Slot

1 slot

2 slots

MIDI System Exclusive:  

Parameter Change

O

O

Bulk Dump

O

O

MIDI Control Change

O

O

Options HDD Access

Removable panel on bottom of unit

Pull-out tray on rear panel

  Internal CD-RW Drive

ATAPI

SCSI

Other Dimensions

18.89 (W) x 16.88(D)
x 5.5(H) inches

22(W) x 18.1(D)
x 5.8(H) inches

  Weight

20.94 lb.

26.01 lb.

Data Exchange Only audio data can be exchanged between the AW4416 and the AW2816. Loading of Song data is possible. It is not possible to exchange Auto Mix data.
* Through the internal patch settings, it is possible to make insert connections to external devices using MIC/LINE inputs and OMNI outs, etc.

** The AW2816 has a Meter button that makes is possible to instantly display levels on the screen.