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Page 1 Owner’s Manual...
Page 2 Audient Limited, Aspect House, Hampshire, England, RG25 2PN Telephone: +44 (0) 1256 381944 www.audient.com V 1.04 E&OE...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction How to use this manual Unpacking Service and Repair 6 Ventilation Power-up Audio interfaces Dimensions Specifications 8 Overview Console layout In-line architecture 11 Solo Metering Typical configuration Glossary Console functions. INPUT POD ROUTING AND AUXILIARIES 21 EQUALISER SHORT FADER (SF) FLIP AND PAN LONG FADER (LF) INPUT CONNECTORS...
Page 4: How To Use This Manual
Introduction. Thank you for selecting this Audient product. We hope that your new ASP4816 console will provide an intuitive, ergonomic and tactile path to ana- logue enlightenment. ASP4816 is a small format analogue console with a big heart. Small in stature, yet not in functionality, it provides an impressive array of connectivity, signal conditioning, routing, summing, processing and monitoring capability in one beautiful, tidy package.
Page 5: Unpacking
Introduction. Unpacking Your Audient ASP4816 Console has been carefully and meticulously tested and inspected before dis- patch. Please check for any signs of transit damage. If any signs of mishandling are found please notify the carrier and inform your dealer immediately. The packaging should include the console, an IEC power cord and this manual.
Page 6: Service And Repair
Power-up On power up, please check that the power rail indicators for +48v d.c and +/-18v d.c light on the right hand side of the console. © Audient Ltd Page -6-...
Page 7: Audio Interfaces
In this way the electromagnetic shield provided by the equipment chassis and the cable screens will be optimised to reject interference. It is recommended that only high quality braided screen cables are used to avoid compromising EMC performance. Dimensions © Audient Ltd Page -7-...
Page 8: Specifications
75dB (Max gain) MAXIMUM INPUT >+21dBu (min gain) Line +30dBu (min gain) insert return >+21dBu MAXIMUM OUTPUT INTO 2K OHMS Mix output >+26dBu Bus output >+26dBu Aux output >+26dBu Insert send >+20dBu Monitor, Studio, F/B outputs >+20dBu © Audient Ltd Page -8-...
Page 9: Overview
DAW returns, 8 sub-groups with switchable inserts, 16 main output buses, classic Audi- ent summing, VCA bus compressor and a high quality centre section complete with mono, dim, phase and comprehensive monitoring configurations - any eventuality is covered. © Audient Ltd Page -9-...
Page 11: In-Line Architecture
It is possible to source the auxiliaries from the SF path by pressing the SF switch associated with each pair of auxiliaries. The auxiliaries can further be selected to be either pre or post fader for whichever path they are in. © Audient Ltd Page -11-...
Page 13: Solo
20 segment meter, while microphone input levels can be monitored on a 3 segment meter. Provision is made for the function of these meters to be reversed, as, particularly when tracking, it may be desir- able to observe the input signal on the large meter. © Audient Ltd Page -13-...
Page 14 ASP4816 therefore provides ample headroom for your beautifully crisp transient sources. Meters are provided for :- Main Stereo Output (30 segment) Line Inputs 17-24/Sub-group Outputs (20 segment) DAW Inputs (20 segment) MIC/LINE Inputs (3 segments) © Audient Ltd Page -14-...
Page 16: Glossary
The SF switches on ASP4816 equalisers allow the HF/LF and MID equalisers to be independently switched into the SF signal path. © Audient Ltd Page -16-...
Page 17 This allows signal to be routed to the stereo mix bus which is the main output of the console. This rout- ing can be applied to both the SF and LF signal paths and is particularly useful during mix down when as many inputs as possible are often required. © Audient Ltd Page -17-...
Page 18 The stereo output is also used as the main monitor source allowing the output of the multi- track to be heard and the balance of the individual tracks in the mix to be adjusted. Talkback Talkback is a means of communication from the mixing console to the performer. © Audient Ltd Page -18-...
Page 20: Input Pod
DAW input on the present such as air conditioning channel identification. small meter. rumble. © Audient Ltd Page -20-...
Page 21: Routing And Auxiliaries
LF replaces the SF signal operation to the others but can as sends to the FOLDBACK being sent to the routing be individually switched into system. switches with the signal from the SF path. the LF signal path. © Audient Ltd Page -21-...
Page 22: Equaliser
FREQUENCY of the low (0.4 Octave) and 0.65 (2 octaves). to be selected. mid equaliser. LF boost/cut control. 13 LOW MID boost/cut control. MIDS Section. This places the 14 LOW MID Q control. MIDS equaliser in circuit. © Audient Ltd Page -22-...
Page 23: Short Fader (Sf)
SF signal enabling it to be CUT allows the SF signal path to if a channel is not in use for a panned across odd and even be muted. period of time. buses. © Audient Ltd Page -23-...
Page 24: Flip And Pan
This is the PAN control for the LF signal enabling it to be panned across the stereo bus © Audient Ltd Page -24-...
Page 25: Long Fader (Lf)
This is the +10dB mark. The With the fader here the signal fader is fully open at this point path is closed and no signal and introducing 10dB of gain will pass. into the signal path. © Audient Ltd Page -25-...
Page 26: Input Connectors
Flip switch. be connected here. MIC/LINE INSERT RETURN. When the insert point is in use the signal from the external processing equipment should be connected here. © Audient Ltd Page -26-...
Page 27: Studio Speakers And Foldback
Foldback levels. checked on the control room These enable the foldback mix to monitoring system. be created or checked in the control Studio Loudspeaker ON room. This is always AFL. switch. This activates the Studio Loudspeaker. © Audient Ltd Page -27-...
Page 28: Control Room Monitoring
SPEAKER SELECT buttons. be reduced in level by a preset amount (15dB). Main Loudspeaker LEVEL Control. CUT allows the speakers to be completely silenced. MONO button allowing the signal to be checked for mono compatibility. © Audient Ltd Page -28-...
Page 29: Oscillator
During normal operation of This selects either PFL or the console ensure that the AFL mode. This switch is not oscillator is switched OFF. effective in SOLO IN PLACE mode. SOLO level control. © Audient Ltd Page -29-...
Page 30: Compressor
0.1s to 2.4s in 5 steps with an level. For example a ratio of additional AUTO setting. 2:1 means that the output will rise 1dB for every 2dB rise in The IN switch puts the input level. compressor into circuit. © Audient Ltd Page -30-...
Page 31: Stereo Inputs
SOLO allows the input signal to be auditioned depending upon the selected solo mode. CUT is used to mute the signal or simply remove any noise contribution from the return © Audient Ltd Page -31-...
Page 32: Line I/Ps 17-14 And Sub-Grp Outputs
This is the 0dB mark which is the normal operation position for the fader. With the fader here the signal path is closed and no signal will pass. © Audient Ltd Page -32-...
Page 33: Talkback
This information, for example, to helps prevent feedback, makes be recorded. the talkback more intelligible and does not affect the console Pressing SLS lets you talk to outputs. the studio loudspeaker. © Audient Ltd Page -33-...
Page 34: Aux Masters
The following combinations are possible: AUXs 3 and 5 can be linked to AUX 1. AUX s 4 and 6 can be linked to AUX 2. © Audient Ltd Page -34-...
Page 35: Bus Master Trim
BUS MASTER TRIM controls signals routed to the bus outputs. the overall level of a bus Each bus output has a trim with a output. range of ±10dB. © Audient Ltd Page -35-...
Page 36: Master Fader
This is the 0db mark. The fader is fully open at this point. With the fader here the signal path is closed and no signal will pass. © Audient Ltd Page -36-...
Page 37: Control Room Connectors
ALTERNATIVE 2 loudspeaker a suitable power amplifier for the Output. loudspeakers in use. ALTERNATIVE 3 loudspeaker The speakers may of course be self powered in which case connection should be made to the inputs on the loudspeakers. © Audient Ltd Page -37-...
Page 38: Studio/ Foldback Connectors
The speakers may of course be self as a feed to headphones. The powered in which case connection output depends upon the should be made to the inputs on the selection made on the control loudspeakers. surface of the console. © Audient Ltd Page -38-...
Page 39: Aux Connectors
They can also be used as additional effects sends. AUXILIARY 1 and 2 outputs. The remaining auxiliary outputs are identical. © Audient Ltd Page -39-...
Page 40: Sub-Grp Insert/ 17-24 Connectors
8 additional line inputs to the mix. These are designated as Line inputs 17-24. Note that the additional line inputs are not available if the insert return is also being used. © Audient Ltd Page -40-...
Page 41: Stereo Input Connectors
This is normalled over to the right input causing the signal to travel through the left and right signal paths of the return. If a plug is inserted into the right input the normalled connection is broken. © Audient Ltd Page -41-...
Page 43: Mix Outputs
MIX INSERT RETURN jacks. There is a separate return input for the left and right mix. MIX OUTPUT (Stereo Output) connectors. There are three sets of connectors which can all be used simultaneously. © Audient Ltd Page -43-...
Page 44: Bus, Sub-Group/Line 17-24 Output Connectors
8 tracks. The sub- SUB-GROUP/LINE 17-24 group/line 17-24 outputs are on a OUTPUT CONNECTOR third connector. CONNECTOR for BUS outputs 1 through 8. CONNECTOR for BUS outputs 9 through 16. © Audient Ltd Page -44-...
Page 45: Master Meters
OVER indicator Solo Indicator. This lights on. Maximum or 0dBFS is when a SOLO button has been indicated at a signal level of pressed on the console. +18dBu, corresponding to full modulation on a digital recorder. © Audient Ltd Page -45-...
Page 46: Sub-Group/Line Input 17/24 Meters
0VU. When the signal is at a level of +4dBu the bars should be illuminated up to this point. Note that this is not meant to be normal operating level because the meters are peak reading. © Audient Ltd Page -46-...
Page 51: Warranty
The warranty covers faults due to defective materials used in manufacture and faulty workmanship only. During this warranty period Audient will repair or at its discretion replace the faulty unit provided it is returned carriage paid to an authorised Audient service centre. We will not provide warranty repair if in our opinion the fault has resulted from unauthorised modification, misuse, negligence, act of God or accident.

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