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- Page 1 User Manual v1.0 connect with us. .audient.com facebook.com/audient audient.com twitter.com/audientworld youtube.com/audienthampshire instagram.com/audientworld...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents DLC SUMMARY INSTALLATION Mac Installation Windows Installation Faderlink installation DLC OPERATION Control Surface Interface Audio Routing VCA Functionality Faderlink Interface Analogue Automation Firmware & Support... -
Page 4: Dlc Summary
D LC S U MMARY The Dual Layer Control Module gives you control over analogue and digital worlds from the heart of the console. In the analogue layer, it provides intuitive analogue automation as well as an extra set of line inputs and outputs. In the DAW layer, it provides a powerful array of DAW control features, right at your fingertips. These include eight bankable faders, transport control, track record enable, pan control, aux sends, and plug-in manipulation. The eight channels of analogue VCA automation, let you add movement and finesse to your console mix balances. The VCAs can be individually routed to subgroups 1-8 or independent line inputs and outputs, that can be patched to any insert point on the console for ultimate flexibility. VCA automation is controlled via our proprietary Faderlink plugin (64-Bit AAX, VST & Audio Unit, supported by all popular DAWs), allowing you to record, edit and recall eight channels of VCA automation directly from your DAW session, providing visual representation of... -
Page 5: Installation
I N STA LL AT I ON This section goes through the installation process for the DLC module on your computer, allowing you to make use of the Analogue Automation and Control Surface functionality. -
Page 6: Mac Installation
To physically connect DLC to your computer, plug a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable into the port located above the DLC Network sticker on the rear of the console, and the other end into your computer (or router/switch). DLC CONNECT APP To achieve communication between DLC and the Mac, the DLC Connect app is needed. This creates the necessary MIDI ports for your DAW to connect to DLC. This app can be downloaded from our website at: audient.com/products/consoles/ASP8024-HE/ downloads Once downloaded, drag the DLC Connect icon into the Application folder. Macintosh HD > Applications It is possible to open the application automatically on login, making it quicker to get set up each time the computer is booted up. Open the app, then right click on the app icon in the dock, navigate to options, then select Open at Login. - Page 7 MAC Installation NETWORKING THEORY On a network, devices must have a unique “address” to ensure they can communicate, this is known as an IP address. You will need to decide whether your network will automatically assign IP addresses to connected devices, or if you will manually assign them yourself. If connecting DLC to your computer directly, you will most likely want to set the IP addresses manually, however if connecting DLC to a larger network, typically the IP address will be automatically assigned using “DHCP” (you will commonly have used this without realising when connecting to things like WiFi networks). SETTING MANUAL IP ADDRESSES If you aren’t using DHCP to automatically set IP addresses, you must set them manually on the DLC and Mac to ensure the two devices are communicating correctly. System Preferences > Network > Ethernet Tab > Configure IPv4 Manually Example: Choose a unique IP address by changing ‘X’ to a number b e t w e e n 1 - 2 5 4 , i n t h e following IP address: 192 . 168 . 100 . X This ‘X’ number must be...
- Page 8 MAC Installation Page right again to reach the IP address screen and use the encoders to set the IP address to: 192 . 168 . 100 . X (ensuring that ‘X’ is different to that of the computer). On the following pages, set the Subnet Mask to: 255 . 255 . 255 . 0 Then set the Port to: 1212 Press the Setup Button again to exit setup and save these settings. SETTING AUTOMATIC IP ADDRESS (USING DHCP) If you have connected DLC to a network using DHCP to automatically assign IP addresses, then you will need to set DLC to use DHCP.
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Page 9: Windows Installation
DLC CONNECT APP To achieve communication between DLC and the PC, the DLC Connect app is needed. This creates the necessary MIDI ports for your DAW to connect to DLC. This can be downloaded from our website at: audient.com/products/consoles/ASP8024-HE/ downloads Once downloaded, double click on the file to begin the installation process. To enable the application to boot upon user login: Find the DLC Connect app in the Start Menu, right click on it and create a shortcut. - Page 10 Windows Installation NETWORKING THEORY On a network, devices must have a unique “address” to ensure they can communicate, this is known as an IP address. You will need to decide whether your network will automatically assign IP addresses to connected devices, or if you will manually assign them yourself. If connecting DLC to your computer directly, you will most likely want to set the IP addresses manually, however if connecting DLC to a larger network, typically the IP address will be automatically assigned using “DHCP” (you will commonly have used this without realising when connecting to things like WiFi networks). SETTING MANUAL IP ADDRESSES If you aren’t using DHCP to automatically assign IP addresses, you must manually set them to ensure the two devices are networked correctly. Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Centre > Change Adapter Settings In this window, right click on Ethernet and select Properties. From the list of connections, find IPv4 and click properties. Here you can change the IP address. Example: Choose a unique IP address by changing ‘X’ to a number between 1-254, in the following IP address: 192 . 168 . 100 . X...
- Page 11 Windows Installation Page right again to reach the IP address screen and use the encoders to set the IP address to: 192 . 168 . 100 . X (ensuring that ‘X’ is different to that of the computer). On the following pages, set the Subnet Mask to: 255 . 255 . 255 . 0 Set the Port to: 1212 Press the Setup Button again to exit setup and save your settings. SETTING AUTOMATIC IP ADDRESS (USING DHCP) If you have connected DLC to a network using DHCP to automatically assign IP addresses, then you will need to set DLC to use DHCP. On the second page of the Setup Menu, ensure that the Use DHCP option is set to YES, and that your PC is configured to use DHCP in the PC Network settings (by default your PC should be set to use DHCP).
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Page 12: Faderlink Installation
Faderlink Installation Faderlink is a simple and elegant solution to the problem of integrating analogue automation within Digital Audio Workstation projects, without the need for a dedicated console computer. Faderlink presents you with a Fader and Cut switch which can be automated in the same way as any other plugin parameter in your workstation (see page 17). - Download the Faderlink plugin installer from our website: audient.com/products/consoles/ASP8024-HE/downloads - Close your Digital Audio Workstation applications. - Double click on the downloaded file to open the installer, then follow the instructions. - Once installed, relaunch your DAW and Faderlink should appear in the list of plugins. ON THE CONSOLE The DLC module must have it’s Analogue Automation Mode set to Faderlink. Press the Setup Button, then use the second encoder to select Faderlink as the Analogue Automation Mode. Press the Setup Button again to save the settings. -
Page 13: Dlc Operation
D LC O P ER ATI O N This section outlines the different features of the DLC module and how to use them, as well as how to use the Faderlink Plugin. -
Page 14: Control Surface Interface
Encoder Mode Encoder & Display Multi-Function Flip for Ch 5-8 Assign Key Programmable Insert Function Buttons Customisation Channel Select DAW Layer Mode Cycle Toggle for Setup Menu DAW Looping DAW Navigation Insert DAW (Zoom with Shift) Marker Shift Key DAW Nudge Transport Scrub Button Jog / Shuttle Panel Wheel The control surface functions operate differently depending on your choice of DAW. For instructions on how to implement the control features within your workstation, please refer to the DAW specific control surface manuals found online at: audient.com/products/consoles/ASP8024-HE/downloads... -
Page 15: Audio Routing
Audio routing DLC has eight line inputs and outputs, labelled the DLC VCA Inputs/Outputs. These are accessible on the rear of the console on DB25 connectors (location depends on console configuration). METERS Displays the level of the signal coming from the source, unless the DAW Meters switch on the control surface is engaged. METERS POST VCA Switches the meters between Pre and Post fader. SOURCE The audio can be sourced from the DLC VCA Inputs or the eight Sub Groups on the console. If S GRP is selected, it breaks the signal to that Sub Group, unless it is also selected as the destination... -
Page 16: Vca Functionality
VCA Functionality There are two buttons on the right section of DLC that are applicable in the Analogue Layer when using analogue automation. AUTO SAFE Select Auto Safe then press Select on any channel that you want to completely isolate from automation control. Ideal for trying out a new ride before recording a pass of automation UNITY Select Unity then press select on any channel that you want to fix at unity gain (0dB). VCA FADER This fader is not in the audio path of the console but rather acts as a control fader, sending D.C. control voltage changes, which provides attenuation, mute and +10 dB of gain “in-hand”... -
Page 17: Faderlink Interface
Faderlink Interface CHANNEL CUT BUTTON MIDI IN MENU* Cuts the audio for this channel. This mimics the Select the MIDI Input for Automation Mute Button on the selected channel on the MIDI OUT MENU* DLC module. Select the MIDI Output for Automation CHANNEL FADER SCRIBBLE STRIP Controls the volume of the VCA fader, operating between -inf and +10dB. This fader mimics the Allows you to name the channel, this will appear VCA fader on the selected channel on the DLC on the corresponding channel on the DLC OLED module. displays. CHANNEL SELECTION MENU Select the DLC channel that you want to save *Set these to ASP8024-DLC Automation. the channel automation for. DEVICE MENU Select the appropriate device from the menu. -
Page 18: Analogue Automation
Analogue Automation For analogue automation functionality, first ensure the DLC has the Analogue Automation Mode set to Faderlink in the first page of the Setup Menu, then follow these instructions for each DLC channel you want to automate: 4. Set the channel number to the VCA fader you 1. Set the desired audio routing using the Source want to control on the DLC module, and name and Dest buttons. the channel by double clicking on the Scribble Strip and typing the name. 2. In your DAW, add a Faderlink Plugin instance to any track. This can be a track with or without regions present. If automating a group from your 5. Ensure that Auto Safe and Unity are disengaged DAW or an individual track, it would make sense on the channel. to put the Faderlink plugin on those tracks to keep things organised. Alternatively a single track could be created with eight instances of Faderlink, so that all automation data is contained on the same track. -
Page 19: Firmware & Support
Firmware & Support When updates are released for your console to improve control surface workflow, bug fixes and add new features, you may need to update the console firmware. Firmware files are packaged as part of the DLC Connect App download, so download the latest version from our website and follow the simple instructions provided. By registering your console, you can be notified via email when new updates are made available. Please visit the Registration Section of the main ASP8024-HE manual for more information. If you are experiencing any issues, please contact our support team via email at: support@audient.com...
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