User Manual

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Welcome to Control 2802
Thank you for selecting this Focusrite product.
We hope that your new Control 2802 console will provide an
intuitive,ergonomicandexibleanaloguerecordingandmixing
platform in a powerful yet small package.
We are sure that Control 2802 will deliver a wealth of routing, control
andproductionexibilitycoupledwithoutstandingaudioquality.
Control 2802 provides an impressive array of connectivity
foritssize,featuringhighqualitysignalconditioning,routing,
summing, processing and monitoring capabilities. Add to this
afullyedgedmovingfaderautomationsystemandintegrated
HUI
TM
control surface and this becomes a very powerful console
featuring our all-new Dual Layer Technology.
Control 2802 will adapt to become the centre of your creative
workow,ideallysuitedforuseinprojectstudioproduction
spaces,locationrecordingorhighqualityhybridmixingsystems.
Let’s take a look!
How to use this manual
This manual has been divided into sections for your convenience.
Along the way a number of handy tips and suggestions will offer
possible uses and applications for the console during creative use.
Look out for the “tips and suggestions” boxes!
Any numbers in brackets (xx) refer to control numbers as found
in the overview illustrations in each section.
[Mackie HUI™ (Human User Interface) is a registered trademark of LOUD Technologies Inc.]
Installation
Unpacking
Your Control 2802 Console has been carefully and meticulously
tested and inspected before dispatch.
Please check for any signs of transit damage. If any signs of
mishandling are found please notify the carrier and inform your
dealer immediately.
Your 2802 packaging should include the console, an IEC power
cord,quickstartguideandaCDcontainingthismanual,signal
owblockdiagramsanddrivers.Pleasenotethatrackearsfor
Control 2802 are optional.
Important Safety Instructions
Internal Switch Mode Power Supply
& Mains Fuse
2802 utilises an internal switch-mode power supply that is very
quietandpassivelycooledwithplentyofcurrentcapabilityand
headroom. This switch-mode design will accept any A.C line
voltage from 100-240v ±10%. Therefore 2802 will work happily
anywhere in the world but please ensure your A.C mains line
voltageiswithinthisspecication.Consultaqualiedtechnician
ifyoususpectdifculties.Do NOT attempt to tamper with the
power supply or mains voltages – HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH.
Always replace the mains fuse with the correct value – T2A
slow blow.
Service and Repair
The console uses a complex internal PCB sandwich arrangement
makingeldserviceonlypossiblebyaqualiedtechnician.
If any technical issues do arise with your console, please contact
your dealer as soon as possible to arrange for technical support.
Do NOTattempttoxtheconsoleunlessqualiedtodoso.
See the warranty section provided at the end of this manual for
details of your cover.
Ventilation
Care should be taken not to obstruct the series of ventilation
holes in the metalwork of the console. The desk is designed
toreleaseheatandtakeadequateairowviatheseholesto
ensure longevity of performance.
These can be found along the left hand bottom edge on the side
panel (below the cheek), the rear top wrap-around ventilation
panel and below the faders at the foot of the console.
If mounting the console into some form of studio furniture or desk,
pleaseensurethattherearesufcientairgapsattheselocations.