The Yamaha AW16G is discontinued, and has been replaced by the Yamaha AW1600.

Yamaha AW16G: a high-performance 16-track hard disk recorder that's portable, affordable and easy-to-use. The AW16G has many of the features of Yamaha's flagship AW4416 Professional Audio Workstation, including 2 pro-quality multi-effects processors.

The Yamaha AW16G offers musicians a complete music production solution -- all the way to CD. The AW16G also provides unprecedented features in its price range: 8 track simultaneously recording, a built-in loop sampler, 4-band parametric EQ and dynamics on all channels, 36 channel mixing capabilities (16 playback tracks + 4 effect returns + 8 inputs + 8 sample playback tracks) and a Sound Clip function that lets you quickly capture musical ideas while practicing.

For a little over a grand, the Yamaha AW16G offers you: a 16-track recorder with built-in effects, a sampler, a digital mixer with phantom power, EQ and dynamics on every channel, and a built-in CD-RW burner capable of creating audio and data CDs.

The Yamaha AW16G can easily integrate into your existing production environment, whether you work mainly with acoustic instruments or use software-based synthesizers and sequencers The AW16G is equipped with eight mic/line inputs (including two phantom-powered XLR inputs and one hi-Z guitar input), and it can accommodate virtually any type of analog input source.

Additionally, optical S/PDIF input and output terminals allow you to connect digital peripherals, like DAT recorders, MD decks and CD players, to conveniently import and export digital audio. MIDI IN, OUT and THRU jacks let you connect the AW16G to external synthesizer workstations, drum machines and sequencers for synchronized recording and playback. If you use a computer for music production, you can use the AW16G as a MIDI Remote Control surface with software like Cubase, Logic and Sonar.

The faders and controls of the Yamaha AW16G work with the software! If you prefer to edit audio data with a software-based editor, you can use the AW16G's WAV Export function to transfer recorded audio tracks to your computer via the built-in CD-RW drive. Compact and lightweight, the AW16G makes an ideal portable digital recorder to complement a computer-based recording studio. Take it to a rehearsal studio or to a gig, and record a live performance of your band. Eight analog inputs provide ample room for complex microphone and instrument setups. Mic an entire drum set, for example. The AW16G can record up to eight tracks simultaneously, so you can record the kick drum, snare, cymbals and toms to separate tracks, if you'd like. Once you get back to the studio, you can transfer the recorded data to your computer for editing and mixdown.

Treat yourself to the affordable quality of the Yamaha AW16G. Order yours now - haven't you practiced the art of delayed gratification long enough? It's not excessive when it's well deserved!