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The 4416 by Yamaha and the 2816 and the lesser AW16 are very similar boxes; as per Yamaha, they like to put out models based on models based on models. The 4416 and 2816 are more complex models with a built in CDR CDRW burner.
In reality, the 4416/2816/AW16 are miniature computers programs in a smaller box; smaller screen; although the 4416 will use a mouse and a bigger screen, maybe the 2816 too, but I'm not sure, they both operate via push the cursor arrows. Slower but not cumbersome.
Learning curve? Depends on your experience. Manuals for any of the models, YUK. Discount the AW16 as I haven't seen that manual.
But, what else is GNU?
So I might say that the Yam DAW units are very good with sound reproduction and effects and the mic pres are not too bad. But, as you know, you can always buy a better mic pre.
Depends what you want, how much time you have to learn, etc.
Many good computer programs out there; ask those folks for their opinions.
Green Hornet
