Datasheet

ASP 8024.
Analogue designed
for the 21st century
As well as sonic quality,
Audient’s research soon
identified other shortcomings
with existing product offerings,
in both the digital and
analogue domains, such as
minimalist monitoring, difficult
to use control surfaces and
lack of serviceability. When
user aspirations were
compiled into a wish list, it
became apparent that to meet
the target requirements the
design task would require a
fundamental review of all
aspects of traditional console
design,both physical and
electronic, with particular
attention to the user interface,
as well as to manufacturing
processes.
To avoid an excessively long reach
and to improve visibility, all input
related functions that normally tend
to be pre-set are located in the lower
part of the meter bridge directly
facing the engineer and within arms
length. This also enables isolation of
the no-compromise microphone
amplifier design, which has a
performance equivalent to many high
priced outboard units.
24 Track assignment switches are at
the top of the module allowing more
frequently used controls to be
placed closer to the engineer.
Controls are arranged in ergonomic
functional groups and carefully
designed custom moulded knobs
along with a consistent and logical
colour coded backlit panel design
provide exceptional tactile and visual
feedback of control status.
Panel legending is reverse screened
on polycarbonate overlays and is not
subject to wear.
Cut and Solo buttons in the long and
short fader paths are large
illuminated custom designed items,
with a wide viewing-angle.
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The common claim for all in-line consoles is that
there are two signal paths per channel. Frequently
the second signal path is useful only for basic
applications due to lack of functionality. Where
functionality has been provided, it is often
accompanied by an operational complexity that just
leads to frustration.
As most track laying is performed with the console
effectively in a mix mode, it makes sense to use the
long fader path as the mix path, while the short
fader path performs the input/tracking function,
controlling levels to the recording medium. The short
fader path will normally require the minimum of
facilities, and all shared circuitry can normalise into
the long fader path. ASP8024 allows great flexibility
in the allocation of shared facilities but also uses a
number of unique design features to avoid the
operational complexity this usually entails.
Fabrizzio Ronco studios, Italy.
Richard Marx, Chigago.
The Barge studios England.
Inputs