Yamaha AW2816 Owner's Manual page 233

Other functions
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Mixing and recording multiple channels
Chapter 3 explained how an input channel could be
recorded directly onto a track. However in some
cases, you may want to mix multiple input channels
and record them on one or two tracks. For example
this is convenient if you have set up multiple mics for
a drum set, and want to mix them to stereo and record
the drums on two tracks.
As an example, here's how you can mix the input sig-
nals of input channels 1–4 and record them on tracks
1/2.
Make patching and routing set-
tings
In order to mix multiple input channels and record
them on tracks 1/2, you must change the patching so
that the input signals of the input channels are sent to
two buses, and the signals of those buses are recorded
on tracks 1/2.
1
Connect mics or instruments to INPUT
jacks 1–4, and use the [GAIN] controls to
adjust the input sensitivity.
2
Press the [PATCH] key
to access the PATCH screen/Patch IN page,
and assign the signal of each INPUT jack
you are using to an input channel.
For this example, assign INPUT jacks 1–4 (AD 1–
AD 4) to input channels 1–4.
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[F1] (Patch IN) key
Operation section
3
Also in the PATCH screen/Patch IN page,
assign the desired bus to the recorder
inputs of the tracks you want to record.
For this example, assign buses 1/2 (BUS 1/2) to
recorder inputs 1/2.
Tip!
Recalling scene number 00 or patch library number
00 will also produce the above state.
4
Make sure that the [ON] key is turned on
for each of the input channels you want to
mix, and raise the faders.
5
Press the [PAN] key
access the PAN screen/Pan 1-8 page, and
turn the bus assign 1/2 button on and the
ST button off for each input channel 1-4.
Also set the pan of input channels 1–4.
With these settings, the signal that passes through
the fader and pan of input channels 1–4 will be
sent to tracks 1/2.
It will not be possible to modify the pan settings of
each audio source after recording on tracks 1/2.
Make pan settings with care.
[F1] (Pan 1-8) key to