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Digidesign Control|24 - Guide (official PDF)

Manual · 159 pages · PDF · 5.6 MB

Console: Digidesign Control|24

Contents

  1. Contents5
  2. Introduction11
  3. Chapter 1: Introduction to Control|2413
  4. Included with Control|2413
  5. System Requirements and Compatibility13
  6. Compatibility Information13
  7. Ethernet Connections14
  8. Audio Cables for Control|24 Monitoring14
  9. DigiSnakes for Control|2414
  10. Digidesign Registration15
  11. About This Guide15
  12. Conventions Used in This Guide15
  13. About www.digidesign.com16
  14. Chapter 2: Installing Control|2417
  15. Installation and Maintenance Guidelines17
  16. Making Necessary Connections17
  17. Power Connection17
  18. Ethernet Connections18
  19. Analog Connections21
  20. Chapter 3: Audio Connections23
  21. Input and Output Overview23
  22. Control|24 Back Panel24
  23. 25-pin D-Sub Connectors24
  24. Additional I/O Connectors27
  25. Stereo Monitoring Connections28
  26. Figure 2 shows connections for a basic stereo configuration.28
  27. Connections for Stereo Monitoring29
  28. Stereo and Surround Modes30
  29. The Line Submixer Section30
  30. Footswitch30
  31. Chapter 4: Mic and Line Preamps31
  32. Microphone and Line Preamps31
  33. Preamp Connections32
  34. Using the Mic Preamps33
  35. Selecting a Preamp Source33
  36. Adjusting Input Gain33
  37. Using the High-Pass Filter33
  38. About Signal Levels34
  39. Chapter 5: Surround Setups35
  40. Surround Monitoring Mode Connections35
  41. Important Reminder About Surround Formats35
  42. 5.1 Surround Monitoring and Control Room Options35
  43. Surround Monitor Mode Switching36
  44. 5.1 Monitoring Example38
  45. LCRS Monitoring Example39
  46. 5.1 Track Layouts, Routing, and Metering40
  47. 5.1 Format Surround Monitoring and I/O Setup in Pro Tools41
  48. Control|24 Basics43
  49. Chapter 6: Starting Up and Configuring Control|2445
  50. Starting Up and Shutting Down a System45
  51. Software Installation45
  52. Pro Tools Configuration46
  53. Control|24 Firmware46
  54. QuickStart System Test47
  55. Setup and Configuration Options47
  56. Stereo, Single-Source Input/Monitoring47
  57. Internal Talkback (Built-In Talkback Mic)47
  58. Monitoring Modes47
  59. Troubleshooting48
  60. Pro Tools Error Message: “Lost Communication”48
  61. Modal Dialog Messages48
  62. Resetting and Calibrating48
  63. Chapter 7: Overview and Basics49
  64. Control|24 Terminology49
  65. Control|24 Sections50
  66. Main Section Overview51
  67. Time Counter Display51
  68. Communication and Control Room Monitor Sections51
  69. Grouping, Zoom Presets, Window, and Edit Sections52
  70. Navigation and Zoom Controls53
  71. The Numeric Keypad53
  72. Bank Swapping and Nudging53
  73. Transport Controls55
  74. ESC/CANCEL58
  75. Fader Section Overview59
  76. Keyboard Shortcuts Section59
  77. Automation Section59
  78. Channel Settings59
  79. Scribble Strips and Rotary Encoders60
  80. Channel Bar and Display60
  81. Function Keys60
  82. Line Submixer60
  83. Meter Section Overview61
  84. Channel Meter Options61
  85. Chapter 8: Control Room Monitor Section63
  86. Overview of Control|24 Monitoring63
  87. Control Room Monitor Overview63
  88. Communications/Headphone Overview63
  89. Stereo and Surround Monitoring Modes64
  90. Stereo Monitor Mode Overview64
  91. Monitoring Single and Multiple Input Sources64
  92. Surround Monitor Mode Overview64
  93. Selecting Monitor Modes65
  94. Stereo Mode Settings65
  95. Monitor Input Source Select Switches65
  96. MONITOR TO AUX and AUX LEVEL66
  97. Control Room Monitor Level Controls66
  98. MAIN MONITOR LEVEL Control66
  99. ALT Monitor Level Control66
  100. Solo and Mute Controls67
  101. MONO Switch67
  102. DIM Switch68
  103. Headphone Jack and Controls68
  104. Talkback and Listenback68
  105. Using Talkback and Listenback69
  106. External Talkback Input69
  107. Chapter 9: Working with Tracks71
  108. Fader Banks71
  109. Pro Tools and Control|24 Bank Indicators71
  110. Channel Faders71
  111. Scribble Strips72
  112. Showing Name, Value and Group Information in the Scribble Strips72
  113. Mute and Solo Functions72
  114. Shortcuts73
  115. Using the SOLO CLEAR Switch73
  116. Pro Tools Solo and Mute Preferences73
  117. Solo and Record Safe Modes73
  118. Shortcuts74
  119. The SELECT Switch74
  120. SELECT Switch Shortcuts74