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— Operation Guide 73
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.
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.
Headphones
MONITOR OUT
INPUT 1 2 3–8
INPUT 8
(HI-Z)
PHONES
Rhythm machine
Synthesizer
Mics for
recording drums
Electric guitar/
Electric bass
PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION
AW4416
VOL VOL
Monitor
system