Behringer F-Control Audio FCA202 User manual

User Manual
F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202
Audiophile 2 In/2 Out 24-Bit/96 kHz
FireWire Audio Interface

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Thank you
Thank you for expressing your condence in our products
bypurchasing the F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202. With the FCA202,
you have purchased a high-performance audio interface
that includes a FireWire connection. With its unbalanced
¼"jackinputs and balanced outputs, this sound card is ideal
for laptop computers. In addition, it provides an essential
playback / recording component for studio environments that
involve desktop computers.
Table of Contents
Thank you ......................................................2
Important Safety Instructions .....................3
Legal Disclaimer............................................4
Limited Warranty ..........................................5
1. Introduction..............................................9
2. Installation..............................................11
3. Operating Elements and
Connections.................................................14
4. Working with the FCA202......................18
5. Audio Connections................................ 22
6. Specications ........................................ 25

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Important Safety
Instructions
Terminals marked with this
symbol carry electrical
current of sucient
magnitude to constitute risk of electric
shock. Use only high-quality professional
speaker cables with ¼"TS or twist-locking
plugs pre-installed. Allother installation or
modication should be performed only by
qualiedpersonnel.
This symbol, wherever it
appears, alertsyou to the
presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage inside the enclosure -
voltage that may be sucient to constitute
a risk ofshock.
This symbol, wherever it
appears, alertsyou to
important operating and
maintenance instructions in the
accompanying literature.
Pleasereadthemanual.
Caution
To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not remove the
top cover (ortherear section). No user
serviceable parts inside. Referservicing to
qualiedpersonnel.
Caution
To reduce the risk of re
or electric shock, do not
expose this appliance to rain and moisture.
Theapparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing liquids and no
objects lled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on theapparatus.
Caution
These service instructions are
for use by qualied service
personnel only.Toreduce the risk of electric
shock do not perform any servicing other
than that contained in the operation
instructions. Repairshave to be performed
by qualied servicepersonnel.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus nearwater.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
orother apparatus (including ampliers)
thatproduceheat.

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9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized or grounding-type plug.
Apolarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding-type
plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong.The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. Ifthe
provided plug does not t into your outlet,
consultan electrician for replacement of
the obsoleteoutlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from theapparatus.
11. Use only attachments/accessories
specied by themanufacturer.
12. Use only with
the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket,
ortable specied by
the manufacturer,
orsold with the apparatus. When a cart
is used, usecaution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when unused for long
periods oftime.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service
personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, orhas
beendropped.
15. The apparatus shall be connected to
a MAINS socket outlet with a protective
earthingconnection.
16. Where the MAINS plug or an
appliance coupler is used as the disconnect
device, thedisconnect device shall remain
readilyoperable.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND
APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT
GUARANTEED.BEHRINGER IS PART OF
THE MUSICGROUP MUSICGROUP.COM.
ALLTRADEMARKS ARETHE PROPERTY
OFTHEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS.
MUSICGROUP ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR
ANY LOSSWHICH MAY BE SUFFERED BY
ANY PERSONWHO RELIES EITHER WHOLLY
OR IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION,
PHOTOGRAPHOR STATEMENT CONTAINED
HEREIN. COLORSAND SPECIFICATIONS
MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT.
MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD
THROUGH AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS
LEGAL DISCLAIMER

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AND RESELLERS ONLY. FULLFILLERS
AND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF
MUSICGROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY
NO AUTHORITYTO BIND MUSICGROUP BY
ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED UNDERTAKING
OR REPRESENTATION.THISMANUAL
IS COPYRIGHTED. NO PART OF THIS
MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED OR
TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR
BY ANY MEANS,ELECTRONIC OR
MECHANICAL, INCLUDINGPHOTOCOPYING
AND RECORDING OF ANY KIND,
FORANY PURPOSE,WITHOUT THE
EXPRESSWRITTEN PERMISSION OF
MUSICGROUPIPLTD.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
© 2012 MUSICGROUPIPLTD.
TRIDENT CHAMBERS,WICKHAMS CAY,
P.O. BOX 146, ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA,
BRITISHVIRGIN ISLANDS
§ 1 Warranty
(1) This limited warranty is valid only
if you purchased the product from a
MUSICGroup Authorized Reseller in the
country of purchase. A list of authorized
resellers can be found on BEHRINGER’s
website behringer.com under“Where to
Buy“, oryou can contact the MUSIC Group
oce closest toyou.
(2) MUSICGroup* warrants the
mechanical and electronic components
of this product to be free of defects in
material and workmanship if used under
normal operating conditions for a period
of one (1) year from the original date of
purchase (seethe LimitedWarranty terms
in §4below), unless a longer minimum
warranty period is mandated by applicable
local laws. If the product shows any defects
within the specied warranty period
and that defect is not excluded under
§4, MUSICGroup shall, at its discretion,
eitherreplace or repair the product using
suitable new or reconditioned product
or parts. Incase MUSICGroup decides to
replace the entire product, thislimited
warranty shall apply to the replacement
product for the remaining initial warranty
period, i.e., one (1) year(orotherwise
applicable minimum warranty period)
from the date of purchase of the
originalproduct.
(3) Upon validation of the warranty claim,
therepaired or replacement product will
be returned tothe user freight prepaid by
MUSICGroup.
(4) Warranty claims other than those
indicated above are expressly excluded.
PLEASE RETAINYOUR SALES RECEIPT.
ITISYOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING
YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY IS VOIDWITHOUT SUCH PROOF
OFPURCHASE.
LIMITED WARRANTY

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§ 2 Online registration
Please do remember to register your new
BEHRINGER equipment right after your
purchase at behringer.com under“Support”
and kindly read the terms and conditions
of our limited warranty carefully.
Registeringyour purchase and equipment
with us helps us process your repair claims
quicker and more eciently.Thank you for
yourcooperation!
§ 3 Return materials
authorization
(1) To obtain warranty service,
pleasecontact the retailer from whom the
equipment was purchased. Shouldyour
MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller not be
located in your vicinity, youmay contact
the MUSICGroup Authorized Fulller
for your country listed under“Support”
at behringer.com. Ifyour country is not
listed, please check if your problem can be
dealt with by our“Online Support”which
may also be found under“Support”at
behringer.com. Alternatively,pleasesubmit
an online warranty claim at behringer.com
BEFORE returning the product. All inquiries
must be accompanied by a description
of the problem and the serial number of
the product. Afterverifying the product’s
warranty eligibility with the original
sales receipt, MUSICGroup will then
issue a ReturnMaterials Authorization
(“RMA”)number.
(2) Subsequently, the product must be
returned in its original shipping carton,
together with the return authorization
number to the address indicated by
MUSICGroup.
(3) Shipments without freight prepaid
will not beaccepted.
§ 4 Warranty Exclusions
(1) This limited warranty does not
cover consumable parts including,
but not limited to, fuses and batteries.
Whereapplicable, MUSICGroup warrants
the valves or meters contained in the
product to be free from defects in material
and workmanship for a period of ninety
(90)days from date ofpurchase.
(2) This limited warranty does not cover
the product if it has been electronically
or mechanically modied in any way.
If the product needs to be modied or
adapted in order to comply with applicable
technical or safety standards on a national
or local level, inany country which is not
the country for which the product was
originally developed and manufactured,
thismodication/adaptation shall not
be considered a defect in materials or
workmanship.Thislimited warranty does
not cover any such modication/adaptation,
regardlessof whether it was carried out
properly or not. Underthe terms of this
limited warranty, MUSICGroup shall not be

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held responsible for any cost resulting from
such a modication/adaptation.
(3) This limited warranty covers only
the product hardware. It does not cover
technical assistance for hardware or
software usage and it does not cover
any software products whether or not
contained in the product. Any such
software is provided“AS IS”unless
expressly provided for in any enclosed
software limitedwarranty.
(4) This limited warranty is invalid if the
factory-applied serial number has been
altered or removed from theproduct.
(5) Free inspections and maintenance/repair
work are expressly excluded from this limited
warranty, inparticular, ifcaused by improper
handling of the product by the user. This also
applies to defects caused by normal wear
and tear, in particular, offaders, crossfaders,
potentiometers, keys/buttons, guitarstrings,
illuminants and similarparts.
(6) Damage/defects caused by the
following conditions are not covered by
this limitedwarranty:
• improper handling, neglect or failure
to operate the unit in compliance with
the instructions given in BEHRINGER
user or servicemanuals;
• connection or operation of the unit in
any way that does not comply with
the technical or safety regulations
applicable in the country where the
product is used;
• damage/defects caused by acts of
God/Nature (accident, re, ood, etc)
or any other condition that is beyond
the control of MUSICGroup.
(7) Any repair or opening of the
unit carried out by unauthorized
personnel (userincluded) will void the
limitedwarranty.
(8) If an inspection of the product by
MUSICGroup shows that the defect in
question is not covered by the limited
warranty, theinspection costs are payable
by thecustomer.
(9) Products which do not meet the
terms of this limited warranty will be
repaired exclusively at the buyer’s expense.
MUSICGroup or its authorized service
center will inform the buyer of any such
circumstance. If the buyer fails to submit a
written repair order within 6 weeks after
notication, MUSICGroup will return the
unit C.O.D. with a separate invoice for
freight and packing. Such costs will also
be invoiced separately when the buyer has
sent in a written repair order.
(10) MUSIC Group Authorized Resellers do
not sell new products directly in online
auctions. Purchases made through an
online auction are on a“buyer beware”
basis. Onlineauction conrmations or sales
receipts are not accepted for warranty

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verication and MUSICGroup will not
repair or replace any product purchased
through an onlineauction.
§ 5 Warranty transferability
This limited warranty is extended
exclusively to the original buyer
(customerof authorized reseller) andis
not transferable to anyone who may
subsequently purchase this product.
Noother person (reseller,etc.) shallbe
entitled to give any warranty promise on
behalf of MUSICGroup.
§ 6 Claim for damage
Subject only to the operation of mandatory
applicable local laws, MUSICGroup shall
have no liability to the buyer under this
warranty for any consequential or indirect
loss or damage of any kind. In no event
shall the liability of MUSICGroup under this
limited warranty exceed the invoiced value
of theproduct.
§ 7 Limitation of liability
This limited warranty is the complete and
exclusive warranty between you and
MUSICGroup. It supersedes all other
written or oral communications related
to this product. MUSICGroup provides no
other warranties for this product.
§ 8 Other warranty rights and
nationallaw
(1) This limited warranty does not exclude
or limit the buyer’s statutory rights as a
consumer in any way.
(2) The limited warranty regulations
mentioned herein are applicable unless
they constitute an infringement of
applicable mandatory local laws.
(3) This warranty does not detract from
the seller’s obligations in regard to any
lack of conformity of the product and any
hiddendefect.
§ 9 Amendment
Warranty service conditions are subject
to change without notice. For the latest
warranty terms and conditions and
additional information regarding
MUSICGroup’s limited warranty, please see
complete details online at behringer.com.
* MUSICGroup Macao Commercial Offshore
Limited of RuedePequim No. 202-A,
MacauFinance Centre 9/J, Macau,
including all MUSICGroup companies

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1. Introduction
The high-resolution 24Bit-A/D and D/A converter can process
signals up to 96 kHz. Totally reliable drivers for Windows XP and
Mac OS X guarantee an extremely short latency. Thanks to its
ultra-stable metal construction and the small dimensions of the
housing, the FCA202 is also ideal for traveling. Thanksto the
separate headphone output, you can play back your recordings
at any time, even if you don’t happen to have any loudspeakers
available. The second, 6-pin FireWire socket means you can
connect additional FW devices such as hard drives. To provide
power to laptops with 4-pin sockets, simply use the mains
adapter provided. A POWER LED and a FW LED give you a quick
check that the FCA202 is properly connected to the mains
supply and to the computer. The security port plus a suitable
security lock from Kensington provide top protection against
theft when you’re on the road.
The FCA202 is the ideal extra for every computer musician.
1.1 Before you get started
1.1.1 Shipment
The FCA202 package includes:
• one FCA202 hardware unit
• one external mains adapter
• one FireWire 400 cable, 6-pin to 6-pin
• one FireWire 400 cable, 6-pin to 4-pin
• one handbook
• one installation CD, which includes drivers / software
Your FCA202 was carefully packed at the assembly plant to assure
secure transport. Should the condition of the cardboard box
suggest that damage may have taken place, please inspect the
unit immediately and look for physical indications of damage.
◊ Damaged equipment should NEVER be sent directly
to us. Please inform the dealer from whom you
acquired the unit immediately as well as the
transportation company from which you took delivery.
Otherwise, all claims for replacement / repair may be
rendered invalid.

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◊ Please always use the original packaging to avoid
damage due to storage or shipping.
◊ Never let unsupervised children play with the FCA202
or with its packaging.
◊ Please dispose of all packaging materials in an
environmentally friendly fashion.
1.1.2 Initial operation
Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling.
To avoid overheating, do not place the FCA202 on top of power
amps or near radiators, etc.
The connection to the mains can be made either using
the mains adapter provided or via the FireWire interface.
It complies with the required safety regulations.
1.1.3 Online registration
Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your
purchase by visiting http://behringer.com and read the terms
and conditions of our warranty carefully.
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our intention
to have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for
warranty service, please contact the BEHRINGER retailer from
whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER
dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact
one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is
included in the original equipment packaging (Global Contact
Information/European Contact Information). Should your
country not be listed, please contact the distributor nearest
you. A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our
website (http://behringer.com).
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us
process your repair claims more quickly and eciently.
Thank you for your cooperation!

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2. Installation
Important Notes Concerning Installation
ona PC!
◊ To ensure that your FCA202 works properly, make sure
you install the drivers before connecting the hardware
to the computer. Otherwise, the hardware will not be
correctly identified and in some circumstances will not
work correctly.
◊ If you have already cable-connected your interface,
break the connection between the FCA202 and
your computer, and then restart your system.
Then, install the drivers as described in Chapter 2.2.
Connect your audio interface only after you have
successfully completed the installation.
2.1 System requirements
To work with the FCA202, your computer must fulll the
following minimum requirements:
2.2 Installation under Windows XP
• Close all unnecessary programs before beginning the
installation process
• Insert the driver CD. Use Windows Explorer to select the
drive that contains the CD, and then start the setup le
• Follow the on-screen instructions and conrm that you
want to continue with the installation until this has
been completed
PC MAC
Intel or AMD CPU,
1 GHz or higher G4 / G5, 800 MHz or higher
minimum 512 MB RAM minimum 512 MB RAM
6-pin or 4-pin FireWire
interface
6-pin or 4-pin FireWire
interface
Windows XP SP2 Mac OS X 10.3.9 (Panther)
or higher

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• When the installation has been successfully completed,
connect the hardware interface with the computer via an
unused FireWire socket. The hardware inputs and outputs
are now available to you in every audio application
◊ During the installation process, you may be given a
Windows message that the equipment drivers that
are to be installed have not passed the Windows
Logo test. Confirm this message and proceed as usual
with the installation. Your Windows installation will
not be affected by this in any way
2.3 Installation under Mac OS X
With the Mac OS X, you can use the FCA202 immediately,
without having to install additional drivers. Connect the
hardware to your Mac via an unused FireWire socket.
OS X (fromversion 10.3.9) will automatically recognize the
equipment. The inputs and outputs on the interface are now
available to you in every audio application.
2.4 Hardware connection
Connect the FCA202 to your computer using one of the two
FireWire cables provided. Some computers have 6-pin sockets
which allow the power supply for the FireWire hardware to
be made directly via the bus, while others oer reduced 4-pin
sockets. Depending on the arrangement, there are various ways
in which you can operate your FCA202.
• Operation without a mains adapter on a computer
with a 6-pin socket
This is a typical setup for most computers, whichcan
provide adequate power supply for the FCA202 via the
FireWire interface. Use the appropriate cable with the
6-pin plug connectors. If your computer cannot ensure
an adequate power supply, use the mains adapter that
isprovided.

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• Operation with a mains adapter on a computer with
a 6-pin socket
Use the appropriate cable that includes two 6-pin plug
connectors. In this case, the FCA202 will be provided with
current via the mains adapter. Thisoption is suggested
if you have a laptop with a 6-pin socket but don’t want
to add another burden on the computer battery when
running the computer from the battery, or if your
computer cannot provide enough power to operate
the FCA202.
• Operation with a mains adapter on a computer with
a 4-pin socket
This is the typical setup for most laptop computers.
Usethe appropriate cable that includes a 6-pin and a 4-pin
plug connector. In this case, you will have to use the mains
adapter provided to supply the power to the FCA202.

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3. Operating Elements and Connections
3.1 Front panel
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Fig. 3.1: Front panel FCA202
(1) You can connect standard commercial headphones tted
with a ¼" TRS jack plug to the socket.
(2) Use the LEVEL control to adjust the headphone volume.
Turn the control fully to the left before you connect
the headphones. This helps you avoid the damage that is
caused by high volume settings.
(3) The POWER LED indicates that the equipment is ready to
operate. It lights up as soon as the FCA202 is provided with
power from the mains adapter or via the FireWire socket.
(4) The FW LED lights up as soon as the FCA202 is correctly
connected by a FireWire cable to a computer that is in
operation. If the LED does not light up, check the FireWire
connection to the computer. You can nd more information
on hardware and driver installation in Chapter 2.

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3.2 Rear panel
(7) (8) (9)(5) (6)
Fig. 3.2 back of the FCA202
(5) Use the DC IN socket to connect the mains adapter
provided. For further information, please carefully read
through Chapter 2.4.
(6) The LOCK port in combination with a suitable security lock
from Kensington oers you a very good way to protect
your equipment against theft. Forfurther information,
visit kensington.com.
(7) Make the connection to your computer using one of the two
6-pin FIREWIRE sockets. You can run other FireWire devices
such as hard drives, from the second socket. Thismeans that
you always have a free FireWire port available, even if your
computer has only one FireWire socket.
(8) You can connect balanced or unbalanced audiocables with
¼" jack plugs to the BAL / UNBAL OUTsockets.
(9) You can connect unbalanced audio cables with
¼" TS jack plugs to the UNBAL IN sockets.

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(12)
(11)
(10)
(13)
Fig. 3.3: CONTROL PANEL window

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3.3 FCA202 control panel
In addition to the device drivers on the PC, a CONTROL PANEL
is installed during the installation process. If you use an ASIO
driver, use this software to congure the FCA202. You’ll nd
more information on the drivers in Chapter 4.1.
In Windows systems, the panel can be accessed from the
“Start Menu”. In the “Start Menu”, choose “Control Panel”,
andthen look for the entry “FCA202”. Alternatively, you may
nd that the audio software you use has a dialog for opening
up the panel. For more information, please refer to the manual
for your audio application.
With Mac OS X, you rst have to select the FCA202 in
“System Settings” under the entry “sound”. You can then
directly congure the card from the audio application that
you use. For more information, please refer to the appropriate
software documentation.
(10) The ABOUT section gives information about the driver
versions that are used. Compare the version numbers
given here with the drivers available via Internet from
behringer.de. If you have any problems, you should always
try to install the newest driver software.
(11) Use the LATENCY SELECT slider to set the desired latency.
Clickthe APPLY button to accept the selection made.
◊ You can only set the latency from the CONTROL PANEL
if you are using an ASIO driver. Very short latency
values can lead to audio dropouts. If this happens,
pull the slider further to the right so that you set
up higher values. You’ll find further information in
Chapter 4.1.
(12) The SAMPLING FREQUENCY selection menu allows you to
set the sample rate for the digital converter. The available
frequencies are 44.1 kHz, 48.0 kHz and 96.0 kHz.
(13) The wiring diagram is provided as additional information.
It shows the signal ow in the FCA202.
◊ Depending on the audio software used, you may have
to restart your application in order to activate any
changes that you made in the CONTROL PANEL. If you
want to be sure that your settings have been correctly
accepted, configure your Windows system before you
start the audio application.

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4. Working with the FCA202
4.1 Device drivers and latency
A device driver is an interface that ensures communication
between the software (audio application) and the hardware
(the FCA202). In recent years, the PC platform has witnessed the
establishment of several dierent driver models for sound cards.
Some of these drivers cannot be used for simultaneous recording
and playback or for working with software plug-ins, since they do
not support the full range of functions provided by professional
sound cards and cause a long time delay (latency).
The FCA202 software provides a number of driver models
for Windows platforms and for professional recording.
With standard Windows-applications, you don’t need to worry
about which driver is currently being used by the operating
system. You only need to select the correct playback device via
the Windows “Control Panel”.
However, as soon as you start to produce or record
computer-based music and work with special audio software
such as Cubase, Live, Logic, Tracktion, or others, you should
make sure that you selected an ASIO driver. This driver model
supports the full range of functions oered by your hardware
and gives you the best performance.
You will normally nd the selection of a driver model for the
FCA202 hardware in an audio setup menu or in the standard
default settings of the software you are using. If necessary,
checkthe documentation for your software.
If you work with the program Sonar from Cakewalk, you can
also use the WDM KS driver, since this achieves comparable
latencies to the ASIO driver. In case of doubt, check whether
the ASIO or the WDM KS driver gives better results with your
Sonarsystem.
Things are much simpler with the Mac platform.
With OS X, thereis only one driver model, the CoreAudio driver.
Thus there´s no need to worry about which driver to select.
◊ In PC systems, the latency very much depends on the
driver used. For recording, always select an ASIO driver
and use the CONTROL PANEL to set up a lower latency
(less than 16 ms). The smaller the value, the better.
If audio dropouts occur, try increasing the latency
in stages.

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4.2 The FCA202 in studio operation
F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202
XM8500
XM8500
HPS3000 PC/Mac
Sound Module
Control Room Out R
Control Room Out L
Alt 3-4 Outputs
Channel Input 1
Channel Input 2
Channel Input 3
Phones Out Unbal In 2/R
Firewire 1
Unbal In 1/L
Bal/Unbal Out 2/R
Bal/Unbal Out 1/L
Tape In order
Channel Input
Channel Input 5/6
XENYX 1204FX
Electric Guitar
Audio
Firewire
VOLUME MUTE DEMO FILTER LEVEL
PROG TYPE COMBI PLAY POWER
PHONES
Fig. 4.2: Studio setup with the FCA202

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To provide a professional recording interface between mixing
console and computer, you can use the FCA202 in combination
with a suitable mixing console that includes subgroup outputs.
This type of setup allows you to record several signals in the
computer at the same time, to simultaneously play back
several takes or playbacks which have been recorded, and to
listen to the whole recording via loudspeakers or headphones.
Figure 4.1 shows one possible setup with an XENYX 1204FX
mixingconsole.
Connect the outputs of the subgroup (in this case ALT 3-4
OUT) with the inputs of the FCA202 (9). You can choose to
connect the outputs (8) of the interface either to the TAPE
INPUT socketsor to a stereo channel output (e.g. LINE 7/8).
Connectyour loudspeakers to the CONTROL ROOM outputs of the
mixing console. You can connect control headphones to the 
socket (1) of the FCA202 or to the headphones output of your
mixingconsole.
By routing each channel that you want to record through the
ALT 3-4 subgroup, you can now use the input channels of the
mixing console to record dierent signals (e.g. microphone,
guitar, sound module etc.) in the computer. If you connect
the OUT sockets of the FCA202 to channel inputs 7/8
(not via TAPE INPUT), make sure that the signal is not switched
to the subgroup but instead to the main output of your mixer
(MUTEkey on the XENYX 1204FX in channel 7/8 not pressed).
Otherwise feedback can occur. Make sure that you use the
SOURCE section on the mixing console to select the correct
monitoring paths (ALT 3-4 + MAIN MIX or ALT 3-4 + TAPE).
If you lead the FCA202 back via a channel input
(not TAPE INPUT), you can also use the Aux channel to set up
a monitor mix for live musicians. To do this, use the Aux Send
(e.g. Aux 1) in this channel input. If the musicians want to
hear themselves as well as the playback or previous recording
takes, use the Aux Sends in the recording channels to mix in the
recording signals with the monitor mix.