User Manual

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When the switch is in the UP position, the mic / line input feeds
the main channel path, while the DAW line input feeds the cue
section alternative input (which can optionally be selected in the
cue section to turn the cue into an extra input with level, pan and
global bus routing).
When the switch is engaged into the DOWN position – the
sourcestoeachsectionipover–thereforethemic/lineinput
will feed the cue section alternative input and the DAW input will
feed the main channel path.
DAWchannelipcanbeusedtotransformtheconsolefroma
tracking arrangement where the mic/line source feeds the main
channel path, into a mixdown situation where the DAW input
feeds the main channel path, providing access to the 100mm
linear faders and VCA automation system.
Channel Trim Control
The potentiometer provides a trim range of +/-15dB and
depending upon your direct output routing, can be used as an
extragainboostaddedtothemicrophonepreamplierwhen
tracking. This is useful for low output microphones such as
ribbon transducer designs.
The trim control is also very useful for setting correct gain staging
at the input of the console when utilising the mic / line input (or the
DAW input with the DAWchannelipswitchengaged.
Insert Active
When pressed DOWN, this switch engages the insert send and
return loop for each channel (insert send and return balanced
1/4”TRSjackconnectorsfoundontherearpanel).
This is a great place to insert your favourite outboard processors
into the channel path.
Please bear in mind that with no TRS connectors plugged into
the insert points (rear of the console) - the send and return
jacksarenormalledtopreventlossofsignalduringaccidental
engagement of the insert switch.
ToobtainthemostexibilityfromControl2802considercabling
the console into a patchbay system (this will provide the ability
to patch external outboard between your DAW outputs and the
DAW input to process signals entering the alternative cue input.
Active Insert Send & Parallel
Processing Techniques
Please bear in mind that the insert send is always active –
the switch only engages the return path. Thus it is possible
to “mult” signals from the insert send to set up parallel
compression or feed other external destinations in parallel
(a back-up recording system perhaps).