Operation Manual
Welcome to Control 2802
Control 2802 Operating Manual 3
Welcome to Control 2802
Thank you for choosing this Focusrite product. Control 2802 is an analogue recording console and DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)
control surface in one.
To cover both parts of the system there are two separate manuals:
● Control 2802 Operating Manual - this manual introduces the system and covers the analogue console. Please read this rst.
● Control 2802 Automation & Control Surface Manual - covers the DAW control layer and analogue fader automation system.
You will nd separate documents for each of the major DAWs: ProTools, Logic Pro and Cubase.
All the documentation is included on the CD packed with the console, or may be downloaded from our website at: www.focusrite.com
Welcome & Contents
Contents
Welcome to Control 2802 3
Important Safety Instructions 4
Important Safety Precautions 5
Installation 6
Introduction 7
Rear Panel Connections 8
Channel Strip Overview 9
Master Section Overview 10
DAW Control / Fader Automation Overview 11
Monitoring Audio (Quick-start) 12
Signal Flow Overview 13
The Channel Strip 14
Dual-Layer Fader Strips 24
Main Mix Bus 26
Bus Compressor 27
Summing Input & FX Returns 32
Aux Masters 34
Cue Master 35
Monitor Section 36
Talkback 39
Solo Functionality 40
Technical Information 41
Example Systems 42
Connector Wiring & Specications 46
Patchbay Layout 51
Panels 53