BCA2000 B-CONTROL AUDIO Users Manual Version 1.
B-CONTROL AUDIO BCA2000 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. CAUTION: WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified personnel. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture.
B-CONTROL AUDIO BCA2000 B-CONTROL AUDIO High-Speed USB 2.
B-CONTROL AUDIO BCA2000 FOREWORD Dear Customer, welcome to the team of BEHRINGER users, and thank you very much for expressing your confidence in us by purchasing the B-CONTROL.
B-CONTROL AUDIO BCA2000 1.1.3 Online registration 1. INTRODUCTION Welcome to the family of BCA2000 users and thank you for expressing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the B-CONTROL. The BCA2000 is an extremely flexible USB audio and MIDI interface with a unique design concept that will effectively support you in your computer-based music and audio endeavors.
B-CONTROL AUDIO BCA2000 1.2.2 Outline of functions for Full-Speed USB SETUP window: Audio inputs: s Simultaneous recording of three analog signals (1 x mono, 1 x stereo) and one stereo digital signal. s Alternatively, simultaneous recording of four ADAT® channels at 44.1 and 48 kHz. s Support of S/PDIF, AES/EBU and ADAT® digital audio formats. Audio outputs: s Simultaneous reproduction of two stereo signals, available in parallel on the analog and digital outputs.
B-CONTROL AUDIO BCA2000 WDM window: BLOCK DIAGRAM window: Fig. 2.2: Control panel software WDM window Fig. 2.4: Control panel software BLOCK DIAGRAM window If your music applications do not support ASIO, use the WDM device driver (most software media players). The BLOCK DIAGRAM window shows the entire audio signal flow of your BCA2000 and serves as a good source of information if you dont have the users manual handy. On this page, all parameters apply only to the WDM device driver.
B-CONTROL AUDIO BCA2000 3. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS The various control elements of your BCA2000 are described in this chapter. All controls and connections are explained in detail, and there are several useful tips on their use. 3.1 Control surface Fig. 3.1: The BCA2000s control elements 3.1.1 Input section The TRIM control adjusts the level of input signals. The CLIP and SIGNAL LEDs show the input signal level.
B-CONTROL AUDIO BCA2000 The LINE STEREO button feeds the stereo signal of both ; see page 10) into the stereo input channel. line inputs ( The LED level meter displays either the input sum signal post-A/D converter or the digital output signal pre-main . fader, depending on the position of the METER button If the LINE STEREO button is pressed, channel two becomes a stereo channel, and the PAN control assumes the BALANCE function (see 4 above).
B-CONTROL AUDIO BCA2000 3.2 The rear panel Fig. 3.2: The BCA2000s connectors + The POWER switch turns your BCA2000 on and off. It should always be in the OFF position (out) when connecting the unit to or disconnecting the unit from the mains. Please note: The power switch does not completely separate your BCA2000 from AC power. If you plan on not using your BCA2000 for a prolonged period of time, please disconnect it from the mains by removing the power cable from the wall outlet.
B-CONTROL AUDIO BCA2000 4. AUDIO ROUTING The B-CONTROL gives you a plethora of routing options that are explained in detail in this chapter. The following illustration will give you a general overview of your BCA2000s audio signal flow. You will find a detailed signal flow diagram on an extra sheet attached to this manual. Fig. 4.1: Block diagram (overview) 0RQR ,QSXW 4.1 Input routing Analog inputs: The input selectors ( , , and ) let you select the signal sources for the input channels.
B-CONTROL AUDIO BCA2000 If LINE STEREO is selected and both insert connectors are in use, only the right (LINE R) signal in the stereo input channel will be processed via insert B. Insert A works only on the mono input channel and is not affected by the position of the LINE STEREO button. +48 V phantom power is available for the microphone inputs. The signals of both input channels are mixed together into a stereo input sum and fed into the two-channel A/D converter.
B-CONTROL AUDIO BCA2000 4.2.2 Output routing in 2-CHANNEL mode In two-channel operation (OPTICAL OUT button pressed), all six analog outputs for USB channels 1 through 6 are available. Simultaneously, the digital outputs are used for two additional channels that are available at both the optical and the coaxial outputs. You can select between channels 1 and 2 (Main Out) or channels 7 and 8 via the CH. 1-2/CH. 7-8 button .
B-CONTROL AUDIO BCA2000 ASIO Direct Monitoring: For recording and playback purposes, the monitor signal can also be switched in the software (the BCA2000 must be in AUTO monitoring mode), provided your audio software supports ASIO Direct Monitoring.
B-CONTROL AUDIO BCA2000 5.2 Project studio Fig. 5.3: Project studio This application example shows the layout of a typical small project studio in which both software and hardware sound generators are used. The major difference between this and the previous examples is the greatly expanded MIDI setup. The BCA2000 acts as a central link between your studio equipment and your computer. The illustrated MIDI connections allow the full gamut of MIDI functions to be utilized.
B-CONTROL AUDIO BCA2000 5.3 Professional studio Fig. 5.4: Configuration of a professional studio This is a professional-style studio setup with much more external equipment than in the previous examples. The MIDI network is also expanded; the entire studios MIDI equipment is connected to a central MIDI patchbay, which in turn is connected to the BCA2000. The audio inputs are augmented via an analog mixing console that submixes all sound sources (microphones, keyboards, sound modules, samplers etc.
B-CONTROL AUDIO BCA2000 Alternatively, you can use a digital mixing console, whose digital stereo sum signal is routed to the computer via the digital inputs on the B-CONTROL. If your digital console features an ADAT® optical output (like the BEHRINGER DDX3216 with the ADT1616 option), you can even transmit an eight-channel digital signal, provided your computer supports High-Speed USB. In our example with an analog mixer, a DAT or a CD recorder is connected to the digital connectors.
B-CONTROL AUDIO BCA2000 This recording setup is easily transportable, for example, to a recording session at a friends or fellow musicians apartment. All you need is a laptop computer, the BCA2000, two to three headphones and/or a couple of active loudspeakersplus of course microphones and instruments as required.
B-CONTROL AUDIO BCA2000 Fig. 5.6: Multi-channel recording with 5.1 surround monitoring 5.
B-CONTROL AUDIO BCA2000 6. CONNECTIONS AND FORMATS 6.1 Glossary Some technical terminology and acronyms that you may encounter while working with the BCA2000 are explained in this glossary. Explanations of additional terminology can be found in our online glossary at www.behringer.com. You can find more information about surround sound in the surround manual of our digital mixing console DDX3216, which can be downloaded from our website free of charge at www.behringer.com.
B-CONTROL AUDIO BCA2000 MIDI The Musical Instruments Digital Interface is a generic, nonmanufacturer-specific standard that enables communication between electronic music instruments. If you connect the MIDI Out (output) of the first device to the MIDI In (input) of the second device, the second device can be remotely controlled by the first device.
B-CONTROL AUDIO BCA2000 USB 2.0: These issues were resolved with the next USB standard, USB 2.0, due to a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps. This new standard is every bit as powerful as the FireWire® or IEE1394 interface, and enables the simultaneous transmission of more than 16 audio channels to and from a computer with full 24-bit/96 kHz support. Full-Speed USB & High-Speed USB: Unfortunately, several manufacturers have begun referring to both the older, slower USB 1.
B-CONTROL AUDIO BCA2000 6.4 MIDI connectors The MIDI connectors on the rear panel feature the internationally standard 5-pin DIN connectors. To connect the B-CONTROL to other MIDI devices, you need a MIDI cable. In general, commercially available cables can and should be used. Their length should not exceed 5 m (15 ft.). MIDI IN: This connector is used for receiving MIDI data. MIDI OUT A/B: Data for controlling other MIDI equipment can be sent through the MIDI outputs.
B-CONTROL AUDIO BCA2000 8. WARRANTY § 1 OTHER WARRANTY RIGHTS AND NATIONAL LAW 1. This warranty does not exclude or limit the buyers statutory rights provided by national law, in particular, any such rights against the seller that arise from a legally effective purchase contract. § 2 ONLINE REGISTRATION the product was originally developed and manufactured, this modification/adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship.
