Some quick good stuff with the Yam2816

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Yo Yam 2816 owners who are new to the box like I am:

If you are in a hurry for a copy of something you've recorded on the 2816, or don't have enough minutes to run out a CD, I discovered this.

You can run tracks out of the stereo RCA outs on the back of the unit. Now, you don't have to mix the "tracks" to the stereo track. You can, but that takes time.

So, you can set up your tracks with whatever settings you want, plug in the other end of the RCA patch plugs to a tape deck or a tape route and YOU WOULD BE SURPRISED HOW MUCH PUNCH YOU CAN GET ON GOOD TAPE. I was surprised at the sound.

Now, I'm about to record some stuff in 24 bit, then I'll run that out of the stereo outs into tape. I'm anxious to hear how that turns out.

The 2816 is very versitile unit. By the way, there are also digital RCA outs on the back of the unit but I don't have anything digital to mix into, like a DAT.

The making of a CD is fine but it does take a while to collect enough stuff to burn the CD and use up most of the time. This way, you can have a decent copy of your stuff on tape and do your CD whenever.

Thought you new owners who are learning the box might like to try this.

Great sound.
Green Hornet








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Hornet,

I'm very interested in this box & have a couple of questions:

Can you record a "backup" or "file" copy of stuff that's in the hard drive to CD, erase the hard disk, and then load the same info back on from the CD? This could be very useful, and I'm too much of a newbie to this stuff to tell if it can do this from the things I've read so far.

Have you checked out the "SM58 compatibility" thread here on the forum? Any thoughts?

Thanks,

Chris
 
Chris F said:
Hornet,

I'm very interested in this box & have a couple of questions:

Can you record a "backup" or "file" copy of stuff that's in the hard drive to CD, erase the hard disk, and then load the same info back on from the CD? This could be very useful, and I'm too much of a newbie to this stuff to tell if it can do this from the things I've read so far.

Have you checked out the "SM58 compatibility" thread here on the forum? Any thoughts?

Thanks,

Chris
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Chris,

You can archive your work to CD, though I haven't done this yet, I know it can be done.

I've use an SM58 beta and didn't have any problems. I read that thread, but the only noise I heard is if the trim was turned all the way up.

Steve
 
Yo Steverino:

Just posted Chris about this question. The "trim" on the the 2816 is pretty powerful and I've not, yet, had to use very much of it to get a nice clear signal.

So far, I've used my Yorkville Apex mic and it was great. I also have an AKG but I'm sure it will perform fine too.

Just bought a bottle of French Burgundy. It is cooling now and I'll give it a taste trial later this afternoon.

Ran an old cut on a cassette tape into the 2816 on two tracks. {I have a stereo patch cord now and ran it right out of the phones jack on my Yam Amp. Did it @16 bit and then re-recorded the cut. It came out at just about CD quality -- very rich and cool as I told Chris in a post.

Keep the information flowing.
Green Hornet

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hey Winged Stinging Green Vespidae, i've read articles where producers said that
recorded an album project on ADAT (or some other digital media) and mixed DOWN to
analog 2-track. this gave the recording an "analog warmth" but maintained the versatility of digital multitracking/editing WHILE AVOIDING the perils (and expenses) of analog 16 or 24 track recording. good move. i expect if you had a GOOD cassette recorder you could get great sounding results using this method. you could then send
the cassette "master" back to the Yammie, computer (or dedictated CD burner) for the finished product.
let me (if i may) toss a couple of AW2816 inquiries in your general direction. i've overcome the issue of "less faders than tracks". IN FACT,..i rationalized it mathematically: EIGHT faders for tracks 1-8, EIGHT faders for tracks 9-16, and EIGHT faders for the extra inputs that i plan to use at mixdown for midi and external effects submixes,....8, 8, & 8. seems logical and i think i can get used to it quite easily. i'd been riding the fence between the AW2816, AW4416 and mulitple Tascam 788's for a while now. i narrowed it to the 2 Yamahas and then went to the MUSICMEGASTORE in my town and spent about 20 minutes in front of each unit. AT FIRST i thought i'd ceratinly prefer the 4416. however,..the front panel seemed "busier" (with it's big flashing buttons and stuff) on the 4416. it is a HUGE unit. the sample pads are pretty
much a waste of real estate as well (i have other pieces of gear for that type of thing).
nevertheless it is pretty impressive. then i moved over to the 2816. it is smaller and looks ALOT more streamlined (and less "gaudy"..if you will) than the 4416. i was worried about the reduced fader count but a SINGLE button push eased my fears (fader bank select). MOST IMPORTANTLY,..command/mode changes were NOTICEABLY FASTER than on the 4416. the 2816 seemed to require LESS time to think. THAT was a relief. oh, and the sound quality was EXCELLENT (and this was just the demo song). so,.....I'M SOLD. MY MAIN QUESTION IS,....IS........hell, i FORGOT. HONESTLY,..i just friggin' FORGOT!! i guess no DAW is PERFECT,..but it seems that the 2816's advantages FAR outweigh it's negative qualities.......24-bit UNCOMPRESSED, flexible mixer, automation, expansion ports,.....where's my Mastercard and my American Musical Supply catalog??? OKAY i'll ask ONE question,.....ANYONE SEEN THE 2816 AVAILABLE
FROM A REPUTABLE DEALER FOR LESS THAN $1999???????? cheers.
 
Yo Cratinus of the Roman Empire:

You know, a year from now when I'm really versed with the 2816, I'll get bored and look for another Yamaha unit with a terrible manual and do it all over again for one reason: THE SOUND IS JUST GREAT, as stated by you.

You seem to understand a great deal about the unit and I'll bet you'll have a blast with it and get some great stuff recorded.

I paid about the same price at Full Compass as mentioned by Steve of BurgundyBand. But, I made them kick in a few CDR's for free -- but, as we all know, they don't cost very much. But, something for nothing is better than nothing for something. [What the hell did he say?]

When you get your unit, get a stereo patch 1/4 inch plug that sends to two mono 1/4 inch plugs -- I had a hell of a time finding one but finally got it at Carvin. With this cord, I can send a great CD backup music signal into the 2816, then I can exercise my mellifluous voice and have one heck of a time. As well, I use this process to record a couple of gals who sing. Saves time as I don't have to do the music. Lots of time!

When you get your unit, enjoy it and stay in touch and we all can learn from each other.

Green Hornet








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