ASP8024 Dual Layer Control Operating Instructions 1
Contents 3 Dual Layer Control Overview 4 Control Surface Overview and Installation 5 5 6 7 MAC Installation DAW Ethernet Connection (MAC) Networking with MAC Setting up the console with DHCP (for use with routers) 8 8 9 11 PC Installation DAW Ethernet Connection (PC) Networking with PC 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 o
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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 Subnet Mask set to 255.255.255.
Your console should now be connected to your studio DAW computer and ready for configuration as a HUI™ control surface and analogue automation platform. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Dual Layer Control Block Diagram 16
