Operation Manual

Talkback
Control 2802 Operating Manual 39
Talkback
The master section of Control 2802 provides communication
functions for use during tracking and overdub sessions.
You may use either the integrated talkback microphone, or an
external microphone, to talk to the cue section. When active,
talkback feeds the balanced male XLR outputs (CUE O/P L/R)
on the rear panel.
Connections
Internal Talkback Mic
An integrated electret talkback microphone is located in the
master section above the power indicators:
External Talkback Mic
Alternatively, connect an external talkback microphone to the
female XLR input on the rear panel (TALKBACK MIC):
To engage 48V dc phantom power for the external microphone,
engage the small recessed switch found next to the XLR on the
rear panel:
Talkback Source
The internal mic is used as the default talkback source.
To override this and use the external mic, engage the small
recessed switch located above the TALKBACK LEVEL control
- you will need to use a long thin non-conductive object to
depress the switch:
Talkback Controls
Press the TALKBACK switch to talk to the artist. When active,
talkback feeds the cue output - the balanced male XLR outputs
(CUE O/P L/R) on the rear panel.
Use the LEVEL control to adjust the talkback microphone
preamplier. Gain may be adjusted from +20 to +55dB.
Note that the TALKBACK switch is momentary. This is to
avoid leaving it on by accident - for example, during delicate
performance-related discussions!
Also note that the TALKBACK switch automatically dims the
monitor output. This is to prevent “howl-round” loops between
the talkback mic and the loudspeakers.