Audient ASP8024 Large Format Recording Console Bedienungsanleitung

HF/LFHF/LFHF/LFHF/LFMIDSMIDSMIDSMIDS010010010010010010010010dBdBdBdB++++dBdBdBdB++++dB+dB+dB+dB+ Hz501k575075175 Hz501k57507517575175 kHz207.53.20.70.

Operation Manual10Using the ASP8024© 8.21Here a decision has to be made aboutwhich track the instrument will berecorded on and this of course should

Operation Manual11Using the ASP8024© 8.21INSERT POINTSBoth the SF signal path and the LF signalpath have insert points. An insert pointallows the in

Operation Manual12Using the ASP8024© 8.21Foldback is the means whereby aperformer can hear previously recordedmaterial and probably other currentper

Operation Manual13Using the ASP8024© 8.21It is the group outputs of the console thatare connected to the multi-track recorderinputs. Consequently to

Operation Manual14Using the ASP8024© 8.21Overdubbing is really a combination of thetracking and mixing modes. In fact mosttracking that is done will

Operation Manual15Using the ASP8024© 8.21The simplified block diagram on this pageshows the short and long fader paths. TheFLIP switch is at the in

Operation Manual16Using the ASP8024© 8.21Track bouncing is used to mix a limitednumber of tracks together and rerecordthem. This may be to free up s

Operation Manual17Using the ASP8024© 8.21Metering is extremely important as it candetermine whether or not a signal is toolow in level, in which cas

Operation Manual18Using the ASP8024© 8.21JACK SOCKETSJack sockets are a very common form ofconnector and are used extensively in the8024 console. Th

Operation Manual19Using the ASP8024© 8.21AFLThis allows after fade (post fade) signalsto be heard on the monitors and viewedon the main stereo meter

Operation Manual2Contents© 8.21ContentsHOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ...

Operation Manual20Using the ASP8024© 8.21INSERT POINTSInsert points allow the signal path to bebroken allowing the insertion of somesignal processin

Operation Manual21Functions© 8/2001Now that an understanding of the use of the consolehas been gained by example it is time to list the functionson

Operation Manual22Input Strip© 8.21INPUT PODThe input pod is thegateway to the remainderof the signal processing ofthe console. There arethree input

Operation Manual23Input Strip© 8.21ROUTING andAUXILIARIESThe routing section takesthe signal from the SF pathand routes it to the groupoutputs which

Operation Manual24Input Strip© 8.21EQUALISERNote the light backgroundindicating that the equaliseris normally associated withthe LF signal path.The

Operation Manual25Input Strip© 8.21There are 3 backilluminated indicatorsshowing the selected inputto the SF path. This can bechanged between Mic/Li

Operation Manual26Input Strip© 8.21FLIP and PANThe FLIP switch allows theMIC/LINE input and theTAPE input to be reversed.Normally the TAPE inputfeed

Operation Manual27Input Strip© 8.211 This is the LONGFADER which controlsthe level of the LF signal.2 This is the +10dB mark.The fader is fully ope

Operation Manual28Input Strip© 8.21CONNECTORPANELThe rear mountedconnector panel is wherethe input, output and insertpoint connectors arelocated.The

Operation Manual29Master Section© 8.21This section of the mastermodule looks after theSTUDIO LOUDSPEAKERand FOLDBACK outputs ofthe console. In every

Operation Manual3Contents© 8.21CONSOLE FUNCTIONS ... 21INP

Operation Manual30Master Section© 8.21CONTROL ROOMMONITORINGThe Control RoomMonitoring system is one ofthe most used systems in astudio. Typically t

Operation Manual31Master Section© 8.21OSCILLATORThe 4 frequency oscillatorcan be assigned either tothe group buses or to thestereo mix bus. The leve

Operation Manual32Master Section© 8.21COMPRESSORA compressor can beswitched into the mainstereo signal path whenrequired. Note that it islocated aft

Operation Manual33Master Section© 8.21STEREO INPUTSThe Stereo inputs allowsignals to be brought backinto the console (returned)from an effect unit w

Operation Manual34Master Section© 8.21SUB GROUPOUTPUTSIn addition to routing signalto the group outputs forrecording on a multi-trackrecorder, the f

Operation Manual35Master Section© 8.21TALKBACKTalkback is used tocommunicate with theSTUDIO, the FOLDBACKsystem or the GROUPoutputs of the console.N

Operation Manual36Master Section© 8.21AUXILIARYMASTERSThe auxiliary masterscontrol the overall level ofthe auxiliary outputs. Abalance or mix can th

Operation Manual37Master Section© 8.21BUS MASTERTRIMThe BUS MASER TRIMS arethe final stage of levelcontrol over the signalsrouted to the groupoutput

Operation Manual38Master Section© 8.21MASTER FADERThe master fader is used tocontrol the stereo output ofthe console. Unlike thechannel faders it is

Operation Manual39Master Section© 8.21CONTROL ROOMCONNECTORSThese are the connectorsfor the control roomloudspeakers. There is amain output and 3alt

Operation Manual4Introduction© 8.21Thank you for selecting an ASP8000 Series console for your application.We have designed this equipment to provide

Operation Manual40Master Section© 8.21STUDIO ANDFOLDBACKCONNECTORSThese are the XLRconnectors for the StudioLoudspeaker and the twofoldback outputs.

Operation Manual41Master Section© 8.21AUXILIARIESCONNECTORSNot all of the ouputs areshown for clarity. It carriesXLR connectors forAuxiliary A, Auxi

Operation Manual42Master Section© 8.21SUB GROUPINSERTCONNECTORS121 INSERT SEND Jack forsub group 12 INSERT RETURN Jackfor sub group 1The 7 remaining

Operation Manual43Master Section© 8.21STEREO INPUTCONNECTORSThis panel carries the inputTRS jacks for the stereoinputs located on themaster section

Operation Manual44Master Section© 8.21PLAY INPUTSThis panel carries the PlayInputs which are externalinputs to the monitoringsystem.All three inputs

Operation Manual45Master Section© 8.21MAIN OUTPUTSThere are 3 sets of stereooutput connectors enablingthe connection of 3 stereorecording machines.

Operation Manual46Master Section© 8.21This panel contains theconnectors for the multi-track tape recorder. Ratherthan having individualconnectors fo

Operation Manual47Metering© 8.21THE MASTERMETERSMetering has beenaddressed on the inputmodules although there arealso meters associated withthe mast

Operation Manual48Metering© 8.211231 Sub Group Meter.There are 8 peakreading subgroupmeters - 1 for each subgroup output.2 Over Indicator. Whenillum

Operation Manual49Patchbay© 8.21THE PATCHBAYThe ASP8024PB optionalpatchbay system providesfront panel access to theconnections provided onthe rear

Operation ManualInstallation5© 8.21UNPACKINGYour ASP8000 Series Console has beencarefully and meticulously tested andinspected before despatch.Pleas

Operation Manual50Patchbay© 8.217. STUDIO/FOLDBACKThe outputs to thefoldback and studiospeaker amplifiers areterminated on XLRs onthe rear of the c

Operation Manual51Patchbay© 8.2111. LEVEL CONVERTORS+4+4-10-10LEVEL CONVERTORSPARALLEL12. PARALLELSTwo sets of 4 wayparallels are provided.These are

Operation Manual52Patchbay© 8.211.CHANNELCONNECTIONSMicrophone input (XLR)and Line input (jack)connectors are locatedon the rear connectorspanel b

Operation Manual53Power Supply© 8.21THE POWERSUPPLYThe ASP8120 powersupply is a 3U RackMounting, unit. There areno controls other than theON/OFF swi

Operation Manual54Specifications© 8.21SPECIFICATIONSMic input to Mix output <+0,-0.3dB 20Hz-20kHz @6-40dB gain.Line input to Mix output <+0,-0

Operation Manual55Specifications© 8.21BLOCK DIAGRAMS1.INPUT STRIP2.PATCHBAY VERSION INPUT STRIP3.MASTERS PART 14.PATCHBAY VERSION MASTERS PART 1Ster

0 100 100 100 10SHORT FADERLONG FADERMULTITRACK BUSESTAPE RETURNMIC/LINEMICTAPEHF/LFINMIDSINdB+15-15000-4-4-8-8-12-12-16-16-20-20-24-24-28-28-32-32-36

0 100 100 100 10SHORT FADERLONG FADERMULTITRACK BUSESMICTAPEHF/LFINMIDSIN00-4-4-8-8-12-12-16-16-20-20-24-24-28-28-32-32-36-36SIGSIG0VU0VUTAPE+ 48v LIN

SOLO MIXLEVELFROM T/BCONTROL ROOM SPEAKERS2 -TRACKS

SOLOMIXLEVELFROM T/BCONTROL ROOM SPEAKERS2 -TRACKSL MIX PLAYPLAYPLAYPLAYPLAYPLAYL MIXL MIXR MIXR MIXR MIXREC L MONL MONL MONR MONR MONR MONRECRECRECRE

Operation ManualInstallation6© 8.21MECHANICALINSTALLATIONCare should be taken not to obstruct thepower supply unit’s ventilation holes andadequate a

PUSHPUSHT/BSTEREO INPUTSBUSES 1-8BUSES 9-16BUSES 17-24SUB GROUPS 1-80-4-8-1 2-16-2 0-24-28-3 2-360VUMIX1-89-1617-240 100 100 100 100 10AUX 1 AUX BUSE

PUSHPUSHT/BSTEREO INPUTSMULTITRACK A REC 1-8MULTITRACK B REC 1-8MULTITRACK A REC 9-16MULTITRACK B REC 9-16MULTITRACK A REC 17-24MULTITRACK B REC 17-24

Operation Manual62Warranty© 8.21WARRANTYYour ASP8024 Console comes with a manufacturers warranty for one year from thedate of despatch to the end us

Operation ManualInstallation7© 8.21Microphone InputType: ElectronicallybalancedConnector: Female XLRInput Impedance >1k5Maximum Input +20dBuLine

Operation Manual8Using the ASP8024© 8.21THE RECORDING PROCESSRecording is generally a two stage process,unless you are making a classical recordingw

Operation Manual9Using the ASP8024© 8.21