Audient ASP8024 Dual Layer Control User manual

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ASP8024
Dual Layer Control
Operating Instructions

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Contents
3 Dual Layer Control Overview
4 Control Surface Overview and Installation
5 MAC Installation
5 DAW Ethernet Connection (MAC)
6 Networking with MAC
7 Setting up the console with DHCP (for use with routers)
8 PC Installation
8 DAW Ethernet Connection (PC)
9 Networking with PC
11 Setting up the console with DHCP (for use with routers)
12 Firmware Updates
13 ASP8024-DLC Audio Functionality
15 Block Diagram
The installation, setup and configuration of the ASP8024 DLC is identical to that of
the ASP2802. For instructions on how to implement the control features within
your workstation, please refer to the DAW specific control surface manuals found
online at www.audient.com/DLC

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Dual Layer Control Overview
The ASP8024 has become a benchmark mixing console for recording studios. Its
simplicity, elegance and sound quality have been the hallmarks of the Audient brand
since its formation in 1997.
Audient remains firmly committed to the analogue world - after all, there lies the
wealth of experience and expertise of founders David Dearden and Gareth Davies.
So how does an analogue company evolve in an ever increasingly digital world?
Quite simply, by combining the best of the two domains.
An in-line console gives you precision control over your mixes, and now with Dual
Layer Control you can have command over your DAW software as well – plus
moving fader automation of 8 sub groups or 8 external signals via rear panel
connections.
Utilising the same control features as the groundbreaking small format ASP2802
console, Dual Layer Control transforms the ASP8024 into the ultimate studio tool.
This is the most significant update to ASP8024 since its release and brings the
specification of ASP8024 to a level unmatched by anything in its price range.
Dual Layer Technology
The Dual Layer Control module adds Audient’s new Dual Layer Technology to the
ASP8024 console, offering the following features:
•Analogue automation via 8 moving faders
•8 extra line inputs, routable to the mix bus or sub groups
•Hi Resolution OLED display
•Transport control
•DAW fader control and automation
•DAW auxiliary automation
•Control of plug-ins
•DAW record arming
•Jog wheel
•Project navigation
•Ethernet connection to host computer
Platforms supported:
Pro Tools
Logic
Cubase
Nuendo

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Control Surface Overview and Installation
*Please note that the Solo-In-Place Safe button is not implemented in ASP8024-DLC.
The installation, setup and configuration of the ASP8024 DLC is identical to that of
the ASP2802. For instructions on how to implement the control features within
your workstation, please refer to the DAW specific control surface manuals found
online at www.audient.com/DLC
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DAW Ethernet Connection (MAC)
You can use standard Cat-5e Ethernet cable to connect ASP8024-DLC to your
studio DAW computer. The interface is compatible whether you use a straight
through or crossover 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.
Every time this user account opens, AuNet should now boot.

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Networking (MAC)
Once you have connected ASP8024-DLC 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 ASP8024-DLC 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 “ASP8024-DLC” > Select this Location > Set
Configure to Manually
> Set IP Address to 192.168.0.1
> Set Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0
On the Console
Moving across to ASP8024-DLC panel, 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 ASP8024-DLC.
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.
IP Address set to 192.168.0.100

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Subnet Mask set to 255.255.255.0
Port set to 1212
Press the setup key again 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. Next, 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.
Your console should now be connected to your studio DAW computer and ready
for configuration as a HUI™ 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 ASP8024-DLC 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 existing 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 ASP8024-DLC to your
studio DAW computer. The interface is compatible whether you use a straight
through or crossover 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 AS8024-DLC 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
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.
Networking (PC) In the Local Area Connections properties dialogue window scroll
down and select Internet Protocol TCP/IP and then open the properties dialogue
box with the button to the right.
Here select the ‘use the following IP
address’ radio button.
> Set IP Address to 192.168.0.1
> Set Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0
Leave the default gateway blank and
click OK.
Your PC may take some time to apply
the settings so please be patient.
Power the console on and once
booted, check that a connection has
been opened in the Network
Connections window via the Control
Panel.
On the Console
Moving across to ASP8024-DLC panel, 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 ASP8024-DLC.
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.

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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.
IP Address set to 192.168.0.100
Subnet Mask set to 255.255.255.0
Port set to 1212
Press the setup key again to exit setup and your setting will be saved.
Now power down the console and restart your PC.
Once booted, ensure that the AuNet application is running and open on your DAW
machine. Next, 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.
Your console should now be connected to your studio DAW computer and ready
for configuration as a HUI™ control surface and analogue automation platform.

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If you need to exit the AuNet program it will still run in the systray until you
manually quit by right clicking on the icon in the system tray and select quit.
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 ASP8024-DLC 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 ‘obtain IP addresses automatically’ in:
Network Connections > Local Area Connections > Internet Protocol TCP/IP
Properties (you should already know how to do this if you are running an existing
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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Firmware Updates
When updates are released for your console to improve control surface workflow,
bug fixes and add new features, you will need to update the console firmware.
To do this please visit www.audient.com to obtain the latest firmware from the
ASP8024-DLC webpage and follow the simple instructions provided along with the
firmware download to flash the new upgrade to the console memory.
If you experience any issues please read the ASP8024-DLC FAQ found online at
www.audient.com/DLC

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ASP8024-DLC Audio Functionality
Here is a rundown of the functions of the eight analogue DLC channels.
SOURCE Button
The eight DLC channels can be sourced from the line-in connections on the rear of
the console or be fed from the sub groups on the ASP8024 itself.
The line-in connections are selected by default when the button is in the UP
position. Depressing the SOURCE switch will input the sub group audio equivalent
to that channel number. These buttons are individually switchable to allow the
greatest flexibility within the DLC panel.
DESTination Button
The eight DLC channels can be assigned to the line-out connections on the rear of
the console or to the sub group.
The line-out connections are selected by default when the button is in the UP
position. Depressing the DESTination switch will assign audio to the equivalent sub
group of that channel. Again, these buttons are individually switchable to allow the
greatest flexibility within the DLC panel.
Pan Control
Pans the audio to the mix.
MIX Button
Press this switch to assign the output of the DLC channel to the Mix bus. You can
therefore route the line-in sources directly to mix, effectively adding a further eight
channels of inputs to your console.

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METERS Button
Globally switches the eight meters between PRE (UP
position) and POST (DOWN position) the DLC channel
fader, unless DAW Meter switch on Control Surface is
selected.

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Dual Layer Control Block Diagram