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and Listenback mics. (these are not phantom powered inputs, contrary to a misprint in the original Control|24
manual)
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Can I use Control|24 for mixing in surround?
Yes! Control|24 provides access to all of the Pro Tools surround output panners including positions, divergence and
LFE control. The Control Room monitor section also supports multichannel mixes up to 5.1 in width at the press of a
button!
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What are the differences between Control|24 and ProControl?
ProControl and Control|24 are both extremely powerful control surface options for Pro Tools, but there are distinct
differences between them. Here are a few guidelines to distinguish the two:
Expandability
ProControl is a larger format, more professional control surface that can be operated by more than one user, if
necessary. ProControl can be expanded up to 48 faders plus Edit Pack, so it can handle larger mixes more
comfortably and with less banking. Control|24 is not expandable. It is a self-contained unit, fixed at a 24-fader
configuration.
Dedicated Editing and Mixing Features
ProControl has a dedicated DSP Edit/Assign section and 8 character LED scribble strips that are able to display more
information than the 4-character LCD scribble strips on Control|24. There is no dedicated DSP Edit/Assign section
on Control|24, so its scribble strips have to toggle between two display functions: channel strip information and
plug-in parameter information.
Surround Mixing Controls
The Edit Pack option for ProControl features two touch-sensitive motorized joystick panners, providing full access to
all the surround panning controls in Pro Tools 5.1 software. Control|24 does not provide surround panning
capability.
Metering Options
Edit Pack includes 8 high-resolution output meters for viewing up to 7.1 surround mixes, while Control|24 is limited
to 6 regular-resolution output meters. Control|24 also lacks the dedicated, comprehensive MachineControl section
featured in Edit Pack.
Full Control of Pro Tools
The Edit Pack option for ProControl, with its QWERTY keyboard and trackball, completely replaces the standard
keyboard and mouse for computer input. Control|24 users will still need a computer keyboard and mouse or
trackball to access Pro Tools commands.
Professional Look and Feel
The components (faders, encoders and switches) used on ProControl are higher in quality than those used on
Control|24. Operationally, they will perform in an almost identical manner, meaning the data passed on to Pro Tools
is about the same. However, these components on ProControl are substantially more expensive, giving users a
more professional look and feel.
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I understand that Pro Tools 5.1.1 for Windows 2000 supports the Control|24. How do I install the
Control|24 software from the Pro Tools CD?
Installation for Windows systems: