AWS 924-948 - Solid State Logic

IntroductionREADING THIS MANUALIntroduction to the sectionsFollowing this section, there is a section describing the console’s installation. The rest of the manual presumes that installationhas been completed. Two tutorials follow next – one for the AWS 924 and one for the AWS 948. There are then detaileddescriptions of the analogue operations (Section 3), DAW operations (Section 4), projects and the Remote (Section5),Total Recall (Section 6) and the automation system (Section 7).Manual ConventionsWhere the AWS 924 and 948 descriptions differ, the 924 is pictured and described on the left, and the 948 on the right.AWS 9--Model-specific descriptions are boxed by a thin blue line.Labelling from the control surface, TFT screen or Remote Browser appear in Bold.Notes and tips are indicated like this.CONTACTING SOLID STATE LOGICIf you cannot find the information you need on the pages of this manual, please see the AWS support pages athttp://www.solidstatelogic.comINTRODUCTION TO THE AWSLaunched in 2004, the AWS (Analogue Workstation System) reinvented the professional production console by combiningclassic SSL Superanalogue console technology with comprehensive DAW control hardware in a single work surface.Over 550 consoles later the AWS is now used by leading international recording artists, producers and engineers and hasshaped expectations for session workflow within today’s and indeed tomorrow’s production environments.Designed for mid scale commercial recording and production facilities, the AWS is available in 24 input (AWS 924) or 48input (AWS 948) variants within a compact 24 fader frame. Both models deliver pristine SuperAnalogue mixing, 24 ultracleanSSL SuperAnalogue mic pre’s, classic SSL dual curve EQ on every channel, two assignable SSL Dynamics, legendaryStereo Buss Compressor, TotalRecall and full 5.1 monitoring. In addition to on board classic SSL Automation, both modelsalso feature the revolutionary new A-FADA mode where motorised analogue faders follow DAW Automation data.AWS 924 & 948 also feature Ethernet connectivity for streamlined hardware control of your Digital Audio Workstation,delivering elegant, ergonomic physical control over your entire studio environment with dedicated heavy duty DAWtransport, V-Pot multifunction encoders with position indicating LED’s, Digital Scribble Strips, DAW fader mode, globaland channel routing control and built-in TFT display for advanced plug-in editing. Project Session Management is kept simplethrough SSL’s proprietary Logictivity interface.The AWS is an SSL SuperAnalogue console, featuring the audio performance specifications that have established thebenchmarks by which other manufacturers are measured. Exceptionally low THD, noise floor & crosstalk levels keep youraudio absolutely pristine, while our legendary headroom carries every nuance of your audio and allows engineers to mix‘hotter’ without distortion.While the AWS offers a powerful large format analogue console feature set within a compact console design, it also goesfurther than any other analogue console by integrating seamlessly into a DAW-based facility by incorporating hands-oncontrol of important recording, routing, mixing, and editing functions in all major DAW applications including Pro Tools,Logic Audio, Nuendo, Sonar and many others.AWS 924-948 Owner’s ManualPage XXI