Audient Dual Layer Control ASP2802 Operating Manual

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Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL Version: 1.00...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Insert Parallel Tip Summing & FX Returns..........Page Aux & Cue Masters............Page Monitor Section............Page Controls Overview Source Select Headphone Output Talkback Solo Modes VCA Bus Compressor........... Page Controls Example Settings Main Mix..............Page © Audient Ltd Page -2-...
Page 3 Automation..............Page Overview Automation Safe Control Surface Overview..........Page Example Systems............Page 8 Channel DAW System Hybrid Production System 16 Channel Tracking System 24 Channel Mixing System Panel Visualisations............. Page Warranty............... Page Contact Information............ Page © Audient Ltd Page -3-...
Page 4: Welcome To Asp2802
Welcome to ASP2802 Thank you for selecting this Audient product. We hope that your new ASP2802 console will provide an intuitive, ergonomic and flexible analogue recording and mixing platform in a powerful yet small package. We are sure that ASP2802 will deliver a wealth of routing, control and production flexibility coupled with outstanding audio quality.
Page 6: Unpacking, Safety & Mains (Fuse Information)
Consult a qualified technician if you suspect difficulties. Do attempt to tamper with the power supply or mains voltages - HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH. Always replace the mains fuse with the correct value - T2A slow blow. © Audient Ltd Page -6-...
Page 7: Service, Repair & Ventilation
(below the cheek), the rear top wrap-around ventilation panel and below the faders at the foot of the console. If mounting the console into some form of studio furniture or desk, please ensure that there are sufficient air gaps at these locations. © Audient Ltd Page -7-...
Page 8: Rack Space
Power Up On power up, please check that the power rail indicators for +48v d.c and +/-18v d.c light on the top right hand side of the console. © Audient Ltd Page -8-...
Page 10: Dimensions & Specification
THD + Noise <0.015% @ 1 kHz Noise Mic EIN (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 150 ohm source < -127.5 dBu Bus Noise All inputs routed < -80 dBu Mic CMRR 70 dB (min. gain) © Audient Ltd Page -10-...
Page 11: Introduction
Combined with 2 aux sends (plus stereo cue depending upon cue destination or alternative input usage), inserts, dedicated DAW returns, mix bus parallel insert mode, classic Audient summing, patchable VCA bus compressor and a high quality centre section complete with mono, dim, phase and talkback communications - any eventuality is covered.
Page 12: Feature Set
8 to 16 • Internal passively cooled power supply • Flexible cue section with summed source selection, built-in talkback • Audient Dual Layer Technology communications with provision for an external talkback microphone and 48V phantom power if desired ©...
Page 15 Channel Strip Overview...
Page 16: Channel Strip
(for example snare top and snare bottom). These features are tied to the mic/ line path and are not available on the DAW input - however these are easily performed ‘in the box’ during mixing. © Audient Ltd Page -16-...
Page 17 (fed from whichever of these is not feeding the main channel path) an 8 channel ASP2802 can provide 16 dedicated line inputs for mixdown along with a large number of extra inputs in a dedicated FX return section. © Audient Ltd Page -17-...
Page 19 14 dB of headroom is very useful as most music sources (except for the huge dynamic range of an orchestra) have crest factors (the difference between average [RMS] and peak level) of around 12-20 dB. Therefore ASP2802 provides some headroom for your beautifully crisp transient sources. © Audient Ltd Page -19-...
Page 20 Thus, its exact location is determined by the routing selections made in the direct output assign section (7) - see later in this chapter. © Audient Ltd Page -20-...
Page 21 ASP8024 large format in-line console and the ASP008 8-channel rackmount preamplifier. The amount of gain on offer here is 6 to 60 dB of clean amplification and features a low-noise, differential discrete transistor input stage. © Audient Ltd Page -21-...
Page 22 A 75 Hz HPF with a 12 dB per octave roll-off rate can be engaged on the mic/line source - useful for removing low frequency content that clutters up your mix and robs the console of headroom. © Audient Ltd Page -22-...
Page 23: Direct Output Routing
The first mode - POST requires both switches in the direct output routing section to be in the UP position. The direct output is taken POST VCA FADER POST VCA MUTE. This configures the direct output as follows: © Audient Ltd Page -23-...
Page 24 The third mode - PRE FADER requires the second switch in the direct output routing section to be in the DOWN position. © Audient Ltd Page -24-...
Page 25 By using the line input this mode provides the cleanest path to feed your favourite outboard microphone preamplifiers to your recording platform - but with the added benefit of monitoring direct from the latency free environment of an analogue console. © Audient Ltd Page -25-...
Page 26 Therefore this operation cannot be selected on a channel by channel basis. This is similar to monitoring your short fader record path on an in-line console architecture. © Audient Ltd Page -26-...
Page 27 • Monitor back the recorded signals (printback or live feeds) via the channel DAW inputs and alternative cue input by assigning the cue bus to either the main mix bus or monitoring its output by selecting it in the monitor source selection. © Audient Ltd Page -27-...
Page 28: Psuedo In-Line Functionality
DAW foldback mixes which may include backing or click tracks for example. This way of working allows your cue mixes to be completely recalled very quickly by saving them in your DAW session. © Audient Ltd Page -28-...
Page 29 DAW input feeds the main channel path, providing access to the 100mm linear faders and VCA automation system. © Audient Ltd Page -29-...
Page 30 To obtain the most flexibility from ASP2802 consider cabling the console into a patchbay system (this will provide the ability to patch external outboard between your DAW outputs and the DAW input to process signals entering the alternative cue input. © Audient Ltd Page -30-...
Page 31: Insert Parallel Tip
(typical mixing scenario) by depressing the switch. This leaves the line input free for the return path from your outboard device - which can be returned to the mix bus via the cue section alternative input and bus assign. © Audient Ltd Page -31-...
Page 32 In this case the switch should be in the UP position. This switch has no effect if the alternative input (14) is engaged (as it overrides the send functionality). © Audient Ltd Page -32-...
Page 33 This is globally set and accessed in the master section of the console, just above the master fader. © Audient Ltd Page -33-...
Page 34 The pre/post switch located in the master section determines which of these buses is fed to the actual auxiliary output, thus pre or post fader auxiliary operation is globally selected here (see section on aux masters for more information). © Audient Ltd Page -34-...
Page 35 The pan control provides a smooth taper with an approximate pan law of -4 dB, providing a decent compromise between constant power and constant voltage pan law design ideals. Both the cue and channel pan controls are centre detented for easy mono positioning. © Audient Ltd Page -35-...
Page 36 Linear changes in D.C. control voltage - which in this case are delivered by a microprocessor / DAC working in tandem - correspond to logarithmic changes in level (dB) at the fader system output. © Audient Ltd Page -36-...
Page 37 This is a limitation of the HUI protocol. For more information please see the platform specific control surface manuals, found online at www.audient.com. Select Switch & Select Modes Above each fader are three illuminated push switches.
Page 38 To use these functions press the function required in the select mode panel and then press the large green channel select switches (19) on each and every channel that requires the application of the function selected. © Audient Ltd Page -38-...
Page 39 - therefore preserving all bus routing and access to main mix insert processing etc. If you wish to isolate the channel cuts so that specific channels do not mute when another is soloed use the solo safe feature in the select mode panel. © Audient Ltd Page -39-...
Page 40 - either AFL or PFL (after fade or pre fade listen) or Solo-In-Place depending upon master section settings. For more information concerning these solo modes, please see the section in this manual outlining the monitor section functionality (page 50 onwards). © Audient Ltd Page -40-...
Page 41: Summing & Fx Returns
Summing Input & FX Returns...
Page 42 8-channel balanced analogue 25-pin D-Sub connectivity. This 8 channel balanced input is configured as four stereo pairs feeding a stereo mix bus. Therefore channels are paired such as: Sum1L - Sum2R, Sum3L - Sum4R etc. © Audient Ltd Page -42-...
Page 43 8 channels, a stereo balance or pan control, mono sum mode and assigns for both the cue and mix buses. Therefore any external effects processing can be added to the main mix or monitored in the cue section. © Audient Ltd Page -43-...
Page 45: Aux & Cue Masters
Aux & Cue Masters...
Page 46 The following flow diagram illustrates how the signal arrives at the aux master bus from each channel and how the global selection works at the aux master location. The signal leaves after the master level control via the rear panel balanced male XLR outputs. © Audient Ltd Page -46-...
Page 47 The cue bus is naturally an option here and must be selected, but so are a number of other sources - again please be aware that these sources sum when more than one is selected. © Audient Ltd Page -47-...
Page 48 In this case you may use an aux send on a channel to send the artist more of themself without affecting your control room balance. To do this, just engage both the C/RM and whichever aux bus you are using (AUX1 or AUX2). © Audient Ltd Page -48-...
Page 49 Also if tracking in a space that lacks a lot of iso-booths, placing a singer or guitar player in the control room often allows you to lay guide tracks along with drums etc while maintaining some degree of isolation. © Audient Ltd Page -49-...
Page 50: Monitor Section
Monitor Section...
Page 52: Source Select
- a front panel located stereo mini jack connector (8). Designed for use with portable music players and the like - great to audition rough mixes as MP3 etc. A level control is available for this input also (7). © Audient Ltd Page -52-...
Page 53 0VU. If you have the choice, use a calibrated SPL meter set to read with a slow response time, RMS detection and C-weighted filter. © Audient Ltd Page -53-...
Page 54 (when tracking), by adjusting stereo pair microphones in mono - until they provide the best tonal balance - thus hopefully minimising any phase cancellation when switched back into stereo. © Audient Ltd Page -54-...
Page 55 The alternative monitor output also features a trim control (overall volume is still determined by the master volume control (10). These can be used to match levels or set comfortable levels across both loudspeaker sets. © Audient Ltd Page -55-...
Page 56: Headphone Output
The headphone output can be engaged with the ON switch (22) located to the right hand side of the monitor section, which is also where the headphones level control is found. © Audient Ltd Page -56-...
Page 57: Talkback
XLR on the rear panel. The talkback switch is momentary to avoid leaving it on during delicate discussions! When activated the talkback switch will also activate the dim function in the monitor section to prevent feedback. © Audient Ltd Page -57-...
Page 58: Solo Modes
Also this mode can be combined with the solo safe function found in the control surface select mode section. Solo SIP safe enables channels to not be muted during SIP activity - great for preserving vocal reverbs etc. © Audient Ltd Page -58-...
Page 59 The SIF control is a continuously variable potentiometer that blends the main mix bus back in with the solo bus. Please note that SIF does not work in SIP mode. © Audient Ltd Page -59-...
Page 60: Vca Bus Compressor
VCA Bus Compressor...
Page 61 This way it is entirely possible to create a chain at the mix bus insert point with the VCA compressor followed by or preceeded by an outboard equaliser (a popular choice!) Alternatively, you could deploy the bus compressor on a vocal subgroup across a pair of ASP2802 channels. © Audient Ltd Page -61-...
Page 63 The soft knee design provides a gradual entrance to compression from below the threshold, and is very smooth. Ratios can be set to: • 1.2:1 (very gentle) • 1.5:1 • 2:1 • 4:1 • 10:1 • 20:1 © Audient Ltd Page -63-...
Page 64 The following diagram illustrates typical waveshaping at 60Hz (approximately 17ms period) as created by relatively fast attack and release times (10ms attack, 0.1 sec release at 4:1). Note that aside from some attack waveshaping, the ASP2802 compressor is very clean! © Audient Ltd Page -64-...
Page 65 Gain Make-Up With a range of dB, the gain make-up control can be used to restore program material level after compression, thus reducing the dynamic range but preserving the overall output level. © Audient Ltd Page -65-...
Page 66 There are two useful starting methods when using parallel compression. One would be to set some gentle compression (low ratio) up 100% wet and then just edge back with a small amount of dry signal to add some punch back. © Audient Ltd Page -66-...
Page 67 I/O, thus removing it from the main mix bus path and freeing it for use elsewhere in your mix. The rear panel compressor I/O can be found in the bottom left hand corner of the console if facing it from the rear. © Audient Ltd Page -67-...
Page 68 The compressor can be fed from mono sources if so desired, just connect into the left input and output. Please see the next page of this manual for some example settings, but remember - your ears are the best monitors! © Audient Ltd Page -68-...
Page 70: Main Mix
Main Mix Overview...
Page 71 The parallel insert can also operate as handy balanced line level expansion inputs. External summing devices can be used to add extra inputs by returning their output to the insert return point and engaging the insert sum switch. © Audient Ltd Page -71-...
Page 72 (ASP3002?) and secondly, you can use the main mix insert (return connection only) in conjunction with the insert active and insert sum modes to provide another stereo expansion input, therefore 2802 is actually capable of 3202! © Audient Ltd Page -72-...
Page 73 ALPS 100mm stereo linear fader. There is no gain in hand and the fader is very suitable for fade in and fade out use during final mix printback. Feel your fade outs, stop drawing them in with a mouse! © Audient Ltd Page -73-...
Page 74 Connections Overview...
Page 75: Connections
These are wired to Tascam DA-88 25-pin D-SUB standard (see next page). The DAW Inputs Summing Inputs have a balanced input impedance of >10k ohms and a maximum input level of +27 dBu. © Audient Ltd Page -75-...
Page 76: Db25 Wiring
DB25 Tascam DA-88 Wiring Specification There are 3 DB25 connectors located on the rear of ASP2802. • DAW Inputs 1-8 • Direct Outputs 1-8 • Summing Inputs (1-8) The wiring pinout specification for these connections is as follows: © Audient Ltd Page -76-...
Page 78 90-264v. The fuse is a T2A slow-blow. Headphone output is an unbalanced, stereo TRS 1/4” jack connection with enough current drive to cause hearing damage if driven hard - CAREFUL, protect your ears! © Audient Ltd Page -78-...
Page 79 Please note that when wiring your cables do not leave as much exposed bare shield as can be seen in these diagrams, they have been exaggerated for clarity. © Audient Ltd Page -79-...
Page 80 Bus Compressor Output 1/4” TRS Jack External Talkback Input XLR Female Headphones Output 1/4” TRS Stereo Jack Mains Power IEC Socket Control Surface / Ethernet RJ-45 Ethernet Socket i-Jack Front Panel Input 3.5mm Stereo Mini-Jack Total © Audient Ltd Page -80-...
Page 81: Patchbay Layout
Patchbay Layout...
Page 83: Patchbay Wiring
Line inputs and the direct outputs. Installing your console with a good patchbay system will increase your workflow, provide the ultimate flexibility and last a lifetime. © Audient Ltd Page -83-...
Page 84: Daw Ethernet Connection (Mac)
System Preferences > Accounts > (select the account you wish to alter on the left hand side) > Login Items Tab > Add New Application (+ Button) > Browse and select AuNet Everytime this user account opens, AuNet should now boot. © Audient Ltd Page -84-...
Page 85: Manual Ip Address Assign
System Preferences > Network > Ethernet Tab > Locations > Edit Locations > Add New Location (+ Button) > Name ASP2802 > Select this Location > Set Configure to Manually > Set IP Address to 192.168.0.1 > Set Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0 © Audient Ltd Page -85-...
Page 86 Page right again to reach the IP address screen and set the IP address to 192.168.0.100 (default) using the encoders, then move to the fourth page, and check that the subnet mask is set to 255.255.255.0. © Audient Ltd Page -86-...
Page 87 / restart process if you are experiencing difficulties). AuNet should indicate detection of the console and should also show you the serial number of the console. Select the console and click on the connect button to the bottom right >> © Audient Ltd Page -87-...
Page 88: Using Dhcp
Ensure that the console is set to use DHCP on the second page of the setup menu, once set reboot the console and follow the same AuNet connection procedure as outlined previously once the console is detected. © Audient Ltd Page -88-...
Page 89: Daw Ethernet Connection (Pc)
(C:) and a folder will be created under: C:\ Program Files \ Audient You can enable the application to always boot upon user log-in using the Windows Start Up folder in XP . To do this create a new shortcut for AuNet by right clicking on the application icon and selecting ‘Create Shortcut’.
Page 90 Until your console is connected (or any other LAN device to your PC), the LAN status indicated in Control Panel > Network Connections will be unplugged. Right click on the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. © Audient Ltd Page -90-...
Page 91: Manual Ip Address Assign
Power the console on and once booted, check that a connection has been opened in the Network Connections window via the Control Panel. © Audient Ltd Page -91-...
Page 92 Page right again to reach the IP address screen and set the IP address to 192.168.0.100 (default) using the encoders, then move to the fourth page, and check that the subnet mask is set to 255.255.255.0. © Audient Ltd Page -92-...
Page 93 AuNet should indicate detection of the console and should also show you the serial number of the console. Select the console and click on the connect button to the bottom right >>> © Audient Ltd Page -93-...
Page 94: Automatic Ip Address Assign
Ensure that you enable ‘obtain IP addresses automatically’ in Network Connections > Local Area Connections > Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties (you should already know how to do this if you are running an exisiting network). © Audient Ltd Page -94-...
Page 95: Firmware Updates
If you experience any issues please read the ASP2802 FAQ found online at www.audient.com. ASP2802 firmware developed with FreeRTOS, uIP & lwIP . www.freertos.org www.sics.se/~adam/uip/index.php/Main_Page...
Page 96 Fader Automation...
Page 97: Automation
DAW control surface layer. The sections of most interest when using the console automation are as follows: • Faders • Cut (Mute) Switches • Select Mode Panel - Auto Mode, Select and Auto Safe • DAW Transport © Audient Ltd Page -97-...
Page 98: Automation Safe
Further platform specific DAW setup procedures for both the automation system and control surface layer can be found in the DAW specific manuals located online at www.audient.com. Currently Logic 9, Pro Tools 8 and Cubase / Nuendo 5 are suported on Apple Mac computers.
Page 99: Control Surface Overview
Control Surface Overview...
Page 100 Control Surface Panel Control Surface Operation Please refer to the separate DAW specific control surface www.audient.com manuals found online at to guide you through the finer points of operation within each DAW platform. © Audient Ltd Page -100-...
Page 101: Example Systems
Example Systems...
Page 102 In this example, the analogue line outputs of the ASP008 are also routed to the ASP2802 line inputs, allowing optional access to the direct output system here (note that they would override the console microphone inputs at that point). © Audient Ltd Page -102-...
Page 103 DAW Mix Input to re-join the main mix bus. Here you could compress your drum mix for example. The remaining channels (17-24) feed the summing input which routes directly into the main mix bus. © Audient Ltd Page -103-...
Page 108: Panel Visualisations
Panel Visualisations...
Page 112: 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.
Page 113 Audient Ltd 1 Stable Court Herriard Park Herriard Hampshire RG25 2PL Phone: +44 (0) 1256 381944 Fax: +44 (0) 1256 381906...

Audient Dual Layer Control ASP2802 Operating Manual

Welcome to ASP2802

Installation

Introduction

Channel Strip

Summing & FX Returns

Aux & Cue Masters

Monitor Section

VCA Bus Compressor

Main MIX

Connections

Patchbay Layout

DAW Ethernet Connection (Mac)

DAW Ethernet Connection (PC)

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