User guide

- Connects to Pro Tools TDM systems via high-speed Ethernet
- High-resolution LED display for transport location at a glance
- Integrated submixer with 8 stereo inputs
- Touch-Sensitive automation of plug-in parameters using faders via Plug-In Flip Mode
Extensive Control
Control|24 is an ergonomic control surface that will enhance the speed of working with TDM-equipped Pro Tools
systems. This unit features a host of dedicated switches and faders, offering hands-on access to nearly every
recording, routing, mixing, and editing function in Pro Tools. Control|24 transforms even the most complex
sequence of functions into a series of simple movements, allowing users to spend a lot less time using the
computer’s keyboard and mouse.
World-Class Focusrite Analog Design
High resolution digital audio workstations such as Pro Tools offer very accurate and detailed audio quality, making it
all the more important to use high-end mic/line preamps to ensure that the most precise signal is being fed into the
audio interface.
With 16 Class A mic/line preamps from Focusrite, Control|24 provides a highly sophisticated front-end to Digidesign
audio interfaces. It even features 2 DI (direct inject) inputs on the first two channels for directly plugging in
instrument-level devices such as an electric guitar or bass.
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Does Control|24 provide the A/D-D/A conversion for me, replacing my audio interfaces?
No, you still have a choice of which audio interface you would like to use with your Control|24. It provides a high
quality signal path for your audio and is designed to be the perfect front end to high resolution Pro Tools audio
interfaces like the HD 192 I/O or the Mix 888|24 I/O.
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How do I connect Control|24 to my Pro Tools system?
Control|24 connects to the inputs of your audio interfaces via 25 pin D-Sub connectors on the back of the unit.
These will fan out to either XLR or 1/4" balanced connections depending on which interface you use. There are a
total of 7 D-Sub connections on the back of the unit. See the Control|24 25 Pin Female D-sub Pinouts at http://
www.digidesign.com/support/docs/Control_24_Pinouts.html
Also available in the Control|24 section of the Technical Document Library :
http://www.digidesign.com/support/docs
For a custom built solution from Digidesign, see the following:
http://answerbase.digidesign.com/detail.cfm?DID=6272
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What kind of power requirements are there?
Rev. A--G Control|24 's will work happily with 100 to 220 volt power. Fuses for these models ship with the unit and
the user has to simply choose the correct fuse and insert the fuse holder with the arrow pointing to the desired
operating voltage. Newer RevH Control|24 models have a different power supply design that does not require the
user to install a fuse and will auto-detect the correct fuse setting after connecting to a power outlet.
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How can I communicate with people in the studio?
Control|24 has complete Talkback and Listenback capabilities. There is a built in mic and input for external Talkback