Operation Manual

The Channel Strip
Control 2802 Operating Manual 19
Recording (with an In-Line Architecture)
The direct output CHANNEL routing mode (7) can be
combined with the DAW input ip (8) to create a “pseudo in-
line” architecture.
Using this workow, you can simultaneously:
● Record mic preamp or line inputs direct to disk (clean).
● Generate a cue mix directly from the mic/line input for your
artist’s headphones (with zero latency).
● Monitor the DAW returns (post record) through the main
channel path so that you can hear any colouration provided
by your workstation.
Recorder Send
Select the CHANNEL direct output routing mode (7) so that
either the microphone preamplier or line input is fed straight to
the direct output and recording device as showb below.
Use the LINE input switch (4) to choose mic or line:
● For mic inputs, adjust the record level using the mic preamp
gain control (3).
● For line inputs, adjust the record level on the outboard
device. (If using external mic preamps, connect them here
and adjust their mic gain.)
Recorder Return
The return from the recorder feeds back into the console via
the DAW INPUTS 25-pin D-Sub connector on the rear panel.
Monitoring the Send and Return
Assign the main channel path onto the main mix bus, using the
MIX bus assign switch (17).
Then use the DAW input ip (8) to switch the main channel
between:
● Mic/line input (recorder send) - DAW in UP position
● DAW input (recorder return) - DAW in DOWN position
This makes simple record and playback monitoring very quick
and efcient, and allows you to start setting fader levels, cuts
and panning without affecting the record path.
Generating a Zero Latency Cue Send
If the cue send for an artist’s headphone mix is taken directly
from the mic/line input, then any delays introduced by your
recorder or AD/DA converters can be avoided (“zero latency”).
This is of huge benet when dealing with digital systems.
On the artist’s input channel, select both the DAW input ip (8)
and cue ALT I /P (14). This feeds the DAW return to the main
channel and the mic/line input to the cue send as shown below.
Use the cue level and pan controls (11 & 13) to control the mix.
You can add playback channels by turning off the cue ALT I/ P
(14) and selecting either a pre or post-fader send (12).
You can monitor the cue mix by sending it to your heaphones
(CUE/FB TO PHONES). Or, add it back to the main mix from
the master section (ASSIGN TO MIX - CUE).