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Digidesign Control 24 Manual (159 pages)

Brand: Digidesign | Category: Music Mixer | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents
5
Part I Introduction

11
Chapter 1. Introduction to Control|24

13
- Included with Control|24
  13
- System Requirements and Compatibility
  13
- Ethernet Connections
  14
- Audio Cables for Control|24 Monitoring
  14
- Digidesign Registration
  15
- About this Guide
  15
- About Www.digidesign.com
  16
Chapter 2. Installing Control|24

17
- Installation and Maintenance Guidelines
  17
- Making Necessary Connections
  17
Part II Analog Connections

21
Chapter 3. Audio Connections

23
- Input and Output Overview
  23
- Stereo Monitoring Connections
  28
- Stereo and Surround Modes
  30
- The Line Submixer Section
  30
- Footswitch
  30
Chapter 4. MIC and Line Preamps

31
- Microphone and Line Preamps
  31
- Preamp Connections
  32
- Using the MIC Preamps
  33
- About Signal Levels
  34
Chapter 5. Surround Setups

35
Part III Control|24 Basics

43
Chapter 6. Starting up and Configuring Control|24

45
- Starting up and Shutting down a System
  45
- Software Installation
  45
- Pro Tools Configuration
  46
- Quickstart System Test
  47
- Setup and Configuration Options
  47
- Troubleshooting
  48
Chapter 7. Overview and Basics

49
- Control|24 Terminology
  49
- Control|24 Sections
  50
- Main Section Overview
  51
- Transport Controls
  55
- Fader Section Overview
  59
  - Function Keys
    60
  - Line Submixer
    60
- Meter Section Overview
  61
Chapter 8. Control Room Monitor Section

63
Chapter 9. Working with Tracks

71
- Fader Banks
  71
- Channel Faders
  71
- Scribble Strips
  72
- Mute and solo Functions
  72
- The SELECT Switch
  74
- Channel Automation Controls
  75
- Data Encoder and LED Rings
  76
- INPUT and OUTPUT Switches
  76
- PAN/SEND Switch
  77
- EQ and DYN Switches
  77
- INSERTS Switch
  78
- REC ARM and MASTER REC Switches
  78
- DEFAULT Quickmode Switch
  79
- COPY SETTINGS from CHANNEL and PASTE SETTING to CHANNEL
  79
- The GROUPS Section
  80
Chapter 10. Navigation and Editing

83
- Navigation and Zoom
  83
- Scrub/Shuttle Wheel
  84
- Zoom Mode
  87
- Memory Locations and Markers
  87
- Creating On-Screen Selections
  88
- SEL ADJ Mode
  89
- Link/Unlink Edit and Timeline
  90
- Window Navigation Key Commands
  90
- Creating and Editing Regions
  91
- Separating Regions
  91
- Edit Tool Selection
  92
- Cut, Copy, Paste and Delete
  92
- Edit Modes: Slip, Shuffle, Spot and Grid Modes
  92
- Nudging Regions
  93
- Editing Waveforms with the Pencil Tool
  93
Chapter 11. Recording

97
- Starting the Recording Process
  97
- Assigning Channel Input
  97
- Assigning Outputs
  98
- Assigning MIDI Outputs
  99
- Trackinput Monitoring
  99
- Record Modes
  100
- MIDI Recording Modes
  101
- Arming Pro Tools for Recording
  101
- Recording
  102
- Record Safe Mode
  102
- Loop Record Mode
  103
- Quickpunch Recording
  104
- Trackpunch Recording
  105
- Setting up Cue Mixes
  108
- Footswitch Shortcuts
  109
Chapter 12. Mixing

111
- Signal Routing
  111
- Auxiliary Inputs
  111
- Instrument Tracks
  112
- Master Faders
  112
- Sends
  113
- Using Flip Mode with Sends
  116
- Flip Mode Applications
  118
Chapter 13. Plug-Ins and Inserts

119
- Using Plug-Ins in Real Time
  119
- INSERTS Section
  119
- Assigning a Plug-In
  120
- Editing Plug-Ins
  121
- EQ and DYN Switches and Modes
  123
- The DEFAULT Switch
  124
- Targets and Focus
  124
- Copying and Pasting Plug-In Settings
  125
- Opening Plug-In Windows
  125
- Plug-In Flip Mode
  126
- Plug-In Safe Mode
  126
Chapter 14. Automation

127
- Automation Mode
  127
- Recording MIX Automation
  127
- Recording Volume, Pan, or Mute Automation
  129
- Automating Sends
  131
- Enabling Trim Mode
  132
- Punching out of Automation Recording
  132
- WRITE AUTOMATION to Section
  132
- Automating Plug-Ins
  134
- Automating Plug-In Flip Mode
  135
Appendix A. Pinout Tables

137
- 25-Pin Female D-Subs
  137
- XLR and TRS Connectors
  139
Appendix B. Utility Functions

141
- Editing Parameters on UTILITY
  141
- Sys Info Page
  142
- Monitor Pages
  142
- Test Pages
  142
- LED Test Pages
  142
- Vegas Mode
  143
- Switch Test Mode
  143
- Test Modes for LED Colors
  143
- All LED Test Mode
  144
- Display Test Page
  144
- Meter Test Mode
  144
- Timecode Display Test Mode
  145
- Scribble Strip Test Mode
  145
- Fader Test Pages
  146
- Footswitch Pages
  149
- Sys Reset Page
  150
- System Diagnostics
  151
Index

153

DigiDesign Control 24 Reference Manual (145 pages)

Brand: DigiDesign | Category: Music Mixer | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents
5
Part I: Introduction to Control 24

11
Chapter 1. Introduction to Control 24

13
- What Is Control 24
  14
- Included with Control 24
  18
- System Requirements
  18
- Ethernet Connections
  18
- Audio Cables for Control 24 Monitoring
  18
- How to Use this Manual
  19
- About this Guide
  19
Chapter 2. Installing Control 24

21
- Installation and Maintenance Guidelines
  21
- Selecting the Proper Fuse
  21
- Making Necessary Connections
  22
- About Control 24 and Ethernet Performance
  23
- Audio Connections
  23
- Patch Bays
  25
- About Stereo and Surround Modes
  25
- Connections for Stereo Mode
  25
- Stereo Output Connections
  29
- Stereo Monitoring Connections
  30
- Surround Monitoring Mode Connections
  31
- 5.1 Monitoring Example
  34
- LCRS Monitoring Example
  35
- Footswitch
  36
Chapter 3. Starting up and Configuring Control 24

37
- Starting up and Shutting down a System
  37
- Software Installation
  38
- Pro Tools Configuration
  38
- Quickstart System Test
  39
- Setup and Configuration Options
  40
- Troubleshooting
  40
Part II Analog Connections

43
Chapter 4. MIC Preamps and Control 24 Outputs

45
- Microphone and Line Preamps
  45
- About Signal Levels
  46
- Selecting a Preamp Source
  46
- Preamp Operation and Specifications
  47
- Preamp Outputs
  48
Chapter 5. Control 24 Audio Inputs and Outputs

49
- Audio Connections
  49
- Input and Output Overview
  49
- Control 24 Back Panel
  50
- Stereo and Surround Modes
  53
- Connections for Stereo Mode
  53
- The Line Submixer Section
  54
Chapter 6. Control Room Monitor Section

55
- Using the Control Room Monitor Section
  55
- Stereo Monitor Mode Overview
  55
- Communications/Headphone Section
  56
- Surround Monitor Mode Overview
  56
- Stereo and Surround Modes
  56
- Control Room Monitor Level Controls
  57
- Solo and Mute Controls
  58
- MONO Switch
  58
- DIM Switch
  59
- Headphone Jack and Controls
  59
- Talkback and Listenback
  59
- Using Talkback and Listenback
  60
- Surround Features
  61
- 5.1 Monitoring Output Connections
  62
- 5.1 Track Layouts, Routing, and Metering
  62
Part III Control 24 Basics

63
Chapter 7. Overview and Basics

65
- Some Control 24 Terms
  65
- The Pro Tools Demo Session
  65
- Control Room Monitor Section
  66
- Transport Controls
  66
- UNDO and SAVE Buttons
  67
- Keyboard Shortcuts Section
  67
- ESC/CANCEL Buttons
  68
- SHOW VALUES and SHOW CHANNEL NAMES Buttons
  68
- The Numeric Keypad
  68
- Channel Bar Display
  69
- Level Meters
  69
- Window Section
  70
- Transport Counter Display
  71
- Bank Swapping and Nudging
  71
- EQ, DYN, and INSERT Buttons
  72
- Automation
  73
- Control Section
  73
- Audition Control Section
  74
- Transport Control of External Devices
  75
Chapter 8. Working with Tracks

77
- The Fader Bank
  77
- Channel Faders
  77
- Scribble Strips
  78
- Mute and solo Functions
  78
- The SELECT Button
  80
- Channel Automation Controls
  81
- Data Encoder and LED Rings
  82
- INPUT and OUTPUT Buttons
  83
- PAN/SEND Button
  83
- EQ and DYN Buttons
  83
- INSERTS Button
  84
- REC ARM and MASTER REC Buttons
  85
- DEFAULT Quickmode Button
  86
- The GROUPS Section
  86
- Deleting Groups
  88
Chapter 9. Navigation and Editing

89
- Navigation and Zoom
  89
- Scrub/Shuttle Wheel
  90
- Zoom Presets
  91
- Memory Locations and Markers
  92
- Editing with the Scrub/Shuttle Wheel
  93
- Creating and Editing Regions
  95
- Edit Tool Selection
  95
- Cut, Copy, Paste and Delete
  96
- Edit Modes: Slip, Shuffle, Spot and Grid Modes
  96
- Nudging Regions
  96
- Editing Waveforms with the Pencil Tool
  97
- SEL ADJ Mode
  97
- Link/Unlink Edit and Timeline
  98
- Window Navigation Key Commands
  98
- Shuttle Mode Shortcuts
  98
Chapter 10. Recording

103
- General Control 24 Techniques
  103
- Starting the Recording Process
  103
- Assigning Channel Input
  103
- Assigning Outputs
  105
- Assigning MIDI Outputs
  105
- Record Modes
  106
- MIDI Recording Modes
  106
- Arming Pro Tools for Recording
  107
- Recording
  108
- Record Safe Mode
  108
- Loop Record Mode
  109
- Quickpunch Recording
  110
- Setting up Cue Mixes
  110
- Footswitch Shortcuts
  111
Chapter 11. Mixing

113
- Signal Routing
  113
- Auxiliary Inputs
  114
- Master Faders
  114
- Sends
  115
- Using Flip Mode with Sends
  118
- Muting Sends
  119
- Flip Mode Applications
  120
Chapter 12. Plug-Ins and Inserts

121
- Using Plug-Ins in Real Time
  121
- Inserts and Sends
  121
- INSERTS Section
  122
- Assigning a Plug-In
  123
- Editing Plug-Ins
  124
- EQ and DYN Buttons and Modes
  125
- The DEFAULT Button
  127
- Targets and Focus
  127
- The PLUG-IN Button
  128
- Plug-In Flip Mode
  129
Chapter 13. Automation

131
- Automation Mode
  131
- Recording MIX Automation
  131
- Automation Controls
  131
- Automation Section
  132
- Punching out of Automation Recording
  133
- Recording Volume, Pan, or Mute Automation
  133
- Automating Switched (Discrete) Controls
  134
- Automating Sends
  134
- Enabling Trim Mode
  135
- WRITE AUTOMATION to Section
  135
- Auto Write on Stop Mode
  136
- Arming and Disarming Plug-In Parameter Automation
  136
- Automating Plug-Ins
  137
- Automating Plug-In Flip Mode
  138
Index

139

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Digidesign Control 24 Manual (159 pages)

Table of Contents

Part I Introduction

Chapter 1. Introduction to Control|24

Chapter 2. Installing Control|24

Part II Analog Connections

Chapter 3. Audio Connections

Chapter 4. MIC and Line Preamps

Chapter 5. Surround Setups

Part III Control|24 Basics

Chapter 6. Starting up and Configuring Control|24

Chapter 7. Overview and Basics

Chapter 8. Control Room Monitor Section

Chapter 9. Working with Tracks

Chapter 10. Navigation and Editing

Chapter 11. Recording

Chapter 12. Mixing

Chapter 13. Plug-Ins and Inserts

Chapter 14. Automation

Appendix A. Pinout Tables

Appendix B. Utility Functions

Index

DigiDesign Control 24 Reference Manual (145 pages)

Table of Contents

Part I: Introduction to Control 24

Chapter 1. Introduction to Control 24

Chapter 2. Installing Control 24

Chapter 3. Starting up and Configuring Control 24

Part II Analog Connections

Chapter 4. MIC Preamps and Control 24 Outputs

Chapter 5. Control 24 Audio Inputs and Outputs

Chapter 6. Control Room Monitor Section

Part III Control 24 Basics

Chapter 7. Overview and Basics

Chapter 8. Working with Tracks

Chapter 9. Navigation and Editing

Chapter 10. Recording

Chapter 11. Mixing

Chapter 12. Plug-Ins and Inserts

Chapter 13. Automation

Index

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