It is possible to connect an external effects processor to the AW4416 if additional effects are required. The following information outlines the procedure for connecting an external effects processor using OMNI OUT 1, configuring the AW4416, routing signal from recorder tracks to the external unit, and adding the effected signal to the mix.

Audio Cable Connections:
NOTE: The 'OMNI OUT' outputs are 1/4'' TS (unbalanced) with a nominal level of 0dB. Refer to the documentation of the effects processor manufacturer to determine additional cabling requirements.
1) Connect the 1/4'' plug-end of an audio cable to 'OMNI OUT 1' on the AW4416.
2) Connect the other end of the audio cable to the input of the effects processor.
3) Connect the outputs of the effects processor to two Input Channels of the AW4416, i.e. Input Channels 15 and 16.
NOTE: Step 3 assumes a stereo output configuration on the effects processor. Use one Input Channel on the AW4416 if using a 'mono' output on the effects processor.

AW4416 Configuration:
1) Press the [SETUP] button.
2) Press the [F2] button to access the 'Patch OUT' screen.
3) Use the Cursor buttons to select the OMNI OUT '1' box in the OMNI OUT ASSIGN section. The border of the box will begin blinking.
4) Set the source for 'OMNI OUT 1' to 'AUX 1' using the (DATA/JOG) dial.

Monitor / Playback Track Routing:
1) Press the [MONI] button to select the Recorder Monitor 'Mixing Layer'.
2) Press the [AUX 1] button in the 'FADER MODE' section.
3) Raise the faders of the desired Tracks that are to be routed to the external effects processor.
NOTE: The higher the fader is raised, the more signal from that Track is sent to the effects unit.

Adding the Effected Signal to the Mix:
1) Press the [HOME] button.
2) Press the INPUT [1-16] button.
3) If necessary, press the [ON] buttons to turn ON the Input Channels that the output of the effects processor are connected to, i.e. Input Channels 15 and 16.
4) Raise the faders of the Input Channels that the output of the effects processor are connected to, i.e. Input Channels 15 and 16.
NOTE: The higher the faders are raised, the more effected signal from the effects processor will be added to the overall mix.

TIP: Additional effects processors can also be connected using the above procedures, utilizing OMNI OUT 2, etc.