Control|24™ Copyright Australian Compliance: © 2006 Digidesign, a division of Avid Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. This guide may not be duplicated in whole or in part without the express written consent of Digidesign. Avid, Control|24, Digidesign, DV Toolkit, DV Toolkit 2, Pro Tools, and Pro Tools LE are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. in the US and other countries. All other trademarks contained herein are the FCC Statement: property of their respective owners. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Product features, specifications, system requirements, and limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the availability are subject to change without notice. FCC Rules. PN 9106-18918-00 REV A 03/06 Communications Statement This equipment has been tested to comply with the limits for a Warning Class A digital device. Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Focusrite or Digidesign, Inc., could void the This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the Certification and negate your authority to operate the product. State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other This product was tested for CISPR compliance under reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. conditions that included the use of peripheral devices and Communications & Safety Regulation Information shielded cables and connectors between system components. Digidesign and Focusrite recommend the use of shielded Compliance Statement cables and connectors between system components to reduce Control|24 complies with the following standards regulating the possibility of causing interference to radios, television interference and EMC: sets, and other electronic devices. • FCC Part 15 Class A • EN55103 – 1, environment E5 Safety Statement: • EN55103 – 2, environment E5 This equipment has been tested to comply with • AS/NZS 3548 Class A EN60065: 1998 • CISPR 22 Class A IEC 60065: 1998 • ICES-003 Class A UL 6500 2nd edition: 1999 CAN/CSA-E60065-00. Canadian Compliance Statement: This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES- 003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada CE Compliance Statement: Digidesign is authorized to apply the CE (Conformité Europénne) mark on this compliant equipment thereby declaring conformity to EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. IMPORTANT Do not install Control|24 anywhere or in any way that blocks free air flow at any time around the heatsink and back panel of the unit. SPECIAL WARNINGS REGARDING TEMPERATURE Important Safety Instructions Before powering your Control|24 on, be sure to allow When using electric or electronic equipment, basic precautions it to reach room temperature. There are some should always be followed, including the following: components that are senstive to cold temperatures, • Read all instructions before using this equipment. therefore it is recommended that you unpack your • To avoid the risk of shock, keep this equipment away from rain water, and other moisture. Do not use this equipment unit and allow it to acclimate before turning it on for if it is wet. the first time. While your unit is coming up to room • Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing. temperature, it may be a good time for you to • Do not place objects containing liquids on this apparatus. familiarize yourself with this guide. • The equipment should only be connected to the correct rating power supply as indicated on the product. • Do not attempt to service the equipment. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to authorized Digidesign personnel. • Any attempt to service the equipment will expose you to a risk of electric shock, and will void the manufacturer’s warranty. • The product should be connected only to the correct power supply as indicated on the product. • Do not install the unit near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this • Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by point where they exit from the apparatus. handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling • Install the unit near the socket-outlet; disconnect device of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate shall be easily accessible. collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of • Clean only with a damp cloth. disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that • Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the unused for long periods of time. environment. For more information about where you can drop • Never set the unit on its face or rear panel. off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your • Allow free air flow around the heatsink on the back panel of local city recycling office or the dealer from whom you the unit at all times. purchased the product. • Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other, and is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult and electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. • DO NOT BLOCK THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. Contents Part I Introduction Chapter 1. Introduction to Control|24 . 3 Included with Control|24 . 3 System Requirements and Compatibility . 3 Ethernet Connections . 4 Audio Cables for Control|24 Monitoring . 4 Digidesign Registration . 5 About This Guide. 5 About www.digidesign.com . 6 Chapter 2. Installing Control|24. 7 Installation and Maintenance Guidelines . 7 Making Necessary Connections . 7 Part II Analog Connections Chapter 3. Audio Connections . 13 Input and Output Overview . 13 Stereo Monitoring Connections . 18 Stereo and Surround Modes . 20 The Line Submixer Section. 20 Footswitch . 20 Contents v Chapter 4. Mic and Line Preamps. 21 Microphone and Line Preamps . 21 Preamp Connections . 22 Using the Mic Preamps . 23 About Signal Levels . 24 Chapter 5. Surround Setups . 25 Surround Monitoring Mode Connections . 25 5.1 Monitoring Example . 28 LCRS Monitoring Example . 29 5.1 Track Layouts, Routing, and Metering . 30 Part III Control|24 Basics Chapter 6. Starting Up and Configuring Control|24 . 35 Starting Up and Shutting Down a System . 35 Software Installation. 35 Pro Tools Configuration. 36 QuickStart System Test. 37 Setup and Configuration Options . 37 Troubleshooting . 38 Chapter 7. Overview and Basics . 39 Control|24 Terminology . 39 Control|24 Sections . 40 Main Section Overview . 41 Fader Section Overview. 49 Meter Section Overview. 51 Chapter 8. Control Room Monitor Section . 53 Overview of Control|24 Monitoring. 53 Stereo and Surround Monitoring Modes . 54 Selecting Monitor Modes. 55 Control Room Monitor Level Controls . 56 vi Control|24 Guide Talkback and Listenback . 58 Chapter 9. Working with Tracks. 61 Fader Banks . 61 Channel Faders. 61 Scribble Strips . 62 Mute and Solo Functions . 62 The SELECT Switch . ..