Audient ASP2802 User manual

QUICK START
GUIDE
Version: 1.00

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ASP2802 Installation................................................... Page 3
Warning 3
Safety & Mains (Fuse Information) 4
Dimensions & Specification 5
Ventilation 6
Optional Rack Ear Installation 7
Channel Strip Controls................................................ Page 8
Master Section Controls.............................................. Page 9
Control Surface Panel.................................................. Page 10
Rear Panel Channel Connections................................. Page 11
DB25 (D-Sub) Wiring Specification............................. Page 12
Rear Panel Master Connections................................... Page 13
DAW Ethernet Connection (Mac)................................. Page 14
Manual IP Address Assign 15
Using DHCP 18
DAW Ethernet Connection (PC)................................... Page 19
Manual IP Address Assign 21
Automatic IP Address Assign 24
Firmware Updates........................................................ Page 25
Example Systems......................................................... Page 26
8 Channel DAW System 28
Hybrid Production System 29
16 Channel Recording System 30
24 Channel Mixdown System 31
Bus Compressor Example Settings.............................. Page 32
Contact Information.................................................... Page 33
Contents

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Installation

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Installation
Package Contents
Your ASP2802 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, this quick start guide and a CD containing the full manual,
signal flow block diagrams and drivers.
Important Safety Instructions
Please read all of these instructions and save them for later
reference before connecting to the mains and powering up the
console. To prevent electrical shock and fire hazard follow all
warnings and instructions marked on the rear of the console.
This unit is connected via its IEC power cord to the mains safety
earth.
NEVER OPERATE THIS CONSOLE WITH THIS EARTH
CONNECTION REMOVED.
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 90v to 264v. Therefore 2802 will work happily
anywhere in the world but please ensure your A.C mains line
voltage is within this specification. Consult a qualified technician
if you suspect difficulties. 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.

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Installation
ASP2802 Dimensions (including rubber feet)
Height Front - 60 mm Height Rear - 170 mm
Width - 450 mm
Depth - 550 mm Height (depth) when racked
13RU plus connector
space - 15RU
ASP2802 Specifications
Some general performance figures from the console - taken with
Prism D-Scope test equipment.
Frequency Response +/- 0.3 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz
THD + Noise <0.015% @ 1 kHz
Noise Mic EIN (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 150 ohm
source < -127.5 dBu
Bus Noise All inputs routed < -80 dBu
Mic CMRR 70 dB (min. gain)

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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 flow 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 sufficient air gaps at these
locations.
The console can also be rack mounted
with the rack ear kit and will occupy
13RU plus connector space (suggest
15RU total) - please ensure that these
ventilation holes are not restricted.
Perhaps consider using a vented 19”
blanking plate to cover the connector
space, providing adequate air flow
to the top ventilation plate.

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Rack Installation (optional)
Please note that rack ears for ASP2802 are an optional extra.

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Channel Strip

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Master Section

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Control Surface Panel
Control Surface Installation
Please refer to the separate DAW specific control surface
manuals found online at www.audient.com to guide you
through installation, setup and configuration of ASP2802
as a DAW control surface.

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Rear Panel Channel Connections

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DB25 Wiring Specification
The following table provides channel counts for each DB25
connector:
Summing Input DAW Inputs DIRECT Outputs
Input 1L (24, 12, 25) DAW Input 1 (24, 12, 25) DIR Out 1 (24, 12, 25)
Input 2R (10, 23, 11) DAW Input 2 (10, 23, 11) DIR Out 2 (10, 23, 11)
Input 3L (21, 9, 22) DAW Input 3 (21, 9, 22) DIR Out 3 (21, 9, 22)
Input 4R (7, 20, 8) DAW Input 4 (7, 20, 8) DIR Out 4 (7, 20, 8)
Input 5L (18, 6, 19) DAW Input 5 (18, 6, 19) DIR Out 5 (18, 6, 19)
Input 6R (4, 17, 5) DAW Input 6 (4, 17, 5) DIR Out 6 (4, 17, 5)
Input 7L (15, 3, 16) DAW Input 7 (15, 3, 16) DIR Out 7 (15, 3, 16)
Input 8R (1, 14, 2) DAW Input 8 (1, 14, 2) DIR Out 8 (1, 14, 2)

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Rear Panel Master Connections

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DAW Ethernet Connection (Mac)
You can use standard Cat-5e Ethernet cable to connect
ASP2802 to your studio DAW computer. The interface in
ASP2802 is compatible whether you use a straight through
or cross-over cable.
Please ensure that you have downloaded and installed
the latest version of our AuNet.dmg application from
www.audient.com.
On Apple computers please ensure that AuNet is
added to your applications folder via drag and drop.
Macintosh HD > Applications
You can enable the application to always boot upon user log-in,
therefore preventing any forgetfulness!
To achieve this, do the following:
System Preferences > Accounts > (select the account you
wish to alter on the left hand side) > Login Items Tab > Add
New Application (+ Button) > Browse and select AuNet
Everytime this user
account opens,
AuNet should now
boot.

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Networking (Mac)
Once you have connected ASP2802 to your studio computer
via either a direct Ethernet link or through a router and installed
AuNet you are ready to set up the networking side of the
console.
IP Address Setup for Direct Connection
Unless you have a router in your studio, it is most likely that you
will directly connect ASP2802 to your DAW via a direct Ethernet
link.
First you must set your DAW IP address (please note if you do
have a router, this should not be adjusted and you should skip to
the next section).
On Apple computers please do the following:
System Preferences > Network > Ethernet Tab > Locations
> Edit Locations > Add New Location (+ Button) > Name
ASP2802 > Select this Location > Set Configure to Manually
> Set IP Address to 192.168.0.1 > Set Subnet Mask to
255.255.255.0

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Networking (Mac)
Moving across to ASP2802, power up the console
and once booted, press the SETUP button. The OLED
displays will show the first page of console setup.
First set the application you are using with ASP2802.
The options at the time of release include:
• Apple Logic 9
• Avid Pro Tools 8
• Steinberg Cubase 5 (Nuendo)
Use the first rotary encoder to
select the required DAW application.
Note that once a change has been
made, the setup switch LED will flash
to indicate that a setting has changed.
If you exit setup by pressing the
switch once more and then return by
entering setup again, you will notice
that your setting has been automatically
saved.
Using the page keys, page to the right
and ensure that Use DHCP is set to NO.
Page right again to reach the IP address
screen and set the IP address to 192.168.0.100
(default) using the encoders, then move to the
fourth page, and check that the subnet mask is
set to 255.255.255.0.

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Networking (Mac)
Subnet Mask set to 255.255.255.0:
Port set to 1212:
Press the setup key to exit setup and your setting will be saved.
Now power down the console and restart your Apple computer.
Once booted, ensure that the AuNet application is running and
open on your DAW machine. Finally power up the console.
After the console boots, it should be picked up by AuNet (you
may have to repeat the power down / restart process if you are
experiencing difficulties).
AuNet should indicate
detection of the console
and should also show
you the serial number
of the console.
Select the console
and click on the
connect button to
the bottom right >>

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Networking (Mac)
Your console should now be connected to your studio
DAW computer and ready for configuration as a HUITM
control surface and analogue automation platform.
Setting up the console with DHCP (for use with routers)
If you have more than one device connected to your DAW
computer, you will most likely be using a network router to
talk to all of these devices.
If you have connected ASP2802 to your DAW computer
via a network router, you will need to use DHCP to enable
automatic configuration of IP address, providing fast and
smarter networking.
Ensure that you
enable DHCP in
your DAW computer
system preferences
(you should already
know how to do this
if you are running an
exisiting network).
You will most likely
be running DHCP
with automatic IP
hand out.
Ensure that the console is set to use DHCP on the second page
of the setup menu, once set reboot the console and follow the
same AuNet connection procedure as outlined previously
once the console is detected.

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DAW Ethernet Connection (PC)
You can use standard Cat-5e Ethernet cable to connect
ASP2802 to your studio DAW computer. The interface in
ASP2802 is compatible whether you use a straight through
or cross-over cable.
Please ensure that you have downloaded and installed
the latest version of our AuNet.msi application from
www.audient.com.
On PC computers please ensure that AuNet is
installed using the provided .msi package. The
program will be added to your local system drive
(C:) and a folder will be created under:
C:\ Program Files \ Audient
You can enable the application to always boot upon user log-in
using the Windows Start Up folder in XP. To do this create a new
shortcut for AuNet by right clicking on the application icon and
selecting ‘Create Shortcut’.
Drag and drop this shortcut into the
following location:
C:\ Documents and Settings \
All Users \ Start Menu \
Programs \ Startup

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Networking (PC)
Once you have connected ASP2802 to your studio computer
via either a direct Ethernet link or through a router and installed
AuNet you are ready to set up the networking side of the
console.
Until your console is connected (or any other LAN device to your
PC), the LAN status indicated in Control Panel > Network
Connections will be unplugged.
Right click on the Local Area Connection icon and select
Properties.