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This section outlines the different features of the DLC module 
and how to use them, as well as how to use the Faderlink Plugin.

DLC OPER AT I O N

Summary of Contents for DLC ASP8024-DLC

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Page 3: ...ALLATION 5 Mac Installation 6 Windows Installation 9 Faderlink installation 12 DLC OPERATION 13 Control Surface Interface 14 Audio Routing 15 VCA Functionality 16 Faderlink Interface 17 Analogue Automation 18 Firmware Support 19 ...

Page 4: ...le mix balances TheVCAs can be individually routed to subgroups 1 8 or independent line inputs and outputs that can be patched to anyinsert point on the console forultimate flexibility VCA automation is controlled via our proprietary Faderlink plugin 64 Bit AAX VST Audio Unit supported by all popular DAWs allowingyoutorecord editandrecall eightchannelsofVCAautomation directly from your DAW session...

Page 5: ...5 This section goes through the installation process for the DLC module on your computer allowing you to make use of the Analogue Automation and Control Surface functionality INSTALLATION ...

Page 6: ...foryour DAW to connect to DLC This app can be downloaded from our website at audient com products consoles ASP8024 HE downloads Once downloaded drag the DLC Connect icon into the Application folder Macintosh HD Applications Itispossibletoopentheapplicationautomatically on login making it quicker to get set up each time the computer is booted up Open the app then right click on the app icon in the ...

Page 7: ...OLED displays will show the first page of the console setup UsingthePageKeysunderneath the first encoder page to the right and ensure that Use DHCP is set to NO in the next menu Setup Button NETWORKING THEORY On a network devices must have a unique address to ensure they can communicate this is known as an IP address You will need to decide whether your network will automatically assign IP address...

Page 8: ...on is set to YES and that your Mac is configured to use DHCP in the Network System Preferences by default your Mac should be set to use DHCP Press the Setup Button again to exit setup and save these settings Connected Disconnected DLC CONNECT Oncenetworksettingshavebeenfinalised reboot the console and the computer On rebooting DLC Connect should open and the console should be listed Highlight the ...

Page 9: ... to connect to DLC This can be downloaded from our website at audient com products consoles ASP8024 HE downloads Once downloaded double click on the file to begin the installation process To enable the application to boot upon user login Find the DLC Connect app in the Start Menu right click on it and create a shortcut Right click on the shortcut and copy it Press Windows Key R and type shell comm...

Page 10: ... recommend leaving Default Gateway settings blank On the DLC Module press the Setup Button The OLED displays will show the first page of the console setup UsingthePageKeysunderneath the first encoder page to the right and ensure that Use DHCP is set to NO Setup Button NETWORKING THEORY On a network devices must have a unique address to ensure they can communicate this is known as an IP address You...

Page 11: ...nsure that the Use DHCP option is set to YES and that your PC is configured to use DHCP in the PC Network settings by default your PC should be set to use DHCP Press the Setup Button again to exit setup and save these settings DLC CONNECT Oncenetworksettingshavebeenfinalised reboot the console and the computer On rebooting DLC Connect should open and the console should be listed Highlight the cons...

Page 12: ...wnload the Faderlink plugin installer from our website audient com products consoles ASP8024 HE downloads Close your Digital Audio Workstation applications Double click on the downloaded file to open the installer then follow the instructions Once installed relaunch your DAW and Faderlink should appear in the list of plugins ON THE CONSOLE The DLC module must have it s Analogue Automation Mode set...

Page 13: ...13 This section outlines the different features of the DLC module and how to use them as well as how to use the Faderlink Plugin DLC OPERATION ...

Page 14: ...ation Multi Function Assign Key Setup Menu DAW Layer DAW Navigation Zoom with Shift Shift Key Jog Shuttle Wheel Scrub Button OLED Channel Displays Transport Panel DAW Meters The control surface functions operate differently depending on your choice of DAW For instructions on how to implement the control features within your workstation please refer to the DAW specific control surface manuals found...

Page 15: ...annels can be assigned to the DLC VCA Outputs or the Sub Groups If S GRP is engaged it will replace all other channels routed to the Sub Group unless the Source button is also set to S GRP PAN Pans the audio in the mix MIX Assign the output of the DLC channel to the Mix Bus You can therefore route the line level sources directly to mix effectively adding a further eight channels to the console SEL...

Page 16: ...e recording a pass of automation UNITY Select Unity then press select on any channel that you want to fix at unity gain 0dB 1 2 1 2 VCA FADER This fader is not in the audio path of the console but rather acts as a control fader sending D C control voltage changes which provides attenuation mute and 10 dB of gain in hand above unity for the analogue audio path The VCA analogue automation functional...

Page 17: ...ader on the selected channel on the DLC module CHANNEL SELECTION MENU Select the DLC channel that you want to save the channel automation for DEVICE MENU Select the appropriate device from the menu 1 2 MIDI IN MENU Select the MIDI Input for Automation MIDI OUT MENU Select the MIDI Output for Automation SCRIBBLE STRIP Allows you to name the channel this will appear on the corresponding channel on t...

Page 18: ...link plugin on those tracks to keep things organised Alternatively a single track could be created with eight instances of Faderlink so that all automation data is contained on the same track 3 Set the Device to ASP8024 DLC and ensure that the MIDI In and Out have automatically set to ASP8024 DLC Automation 4 Set the channel number to the VCA faderyou want to control on the DLC module and name the...

Page 19: ...rt of the DLC Connect App download so download the latest version from our website and follow the simple instructions provided By registering your console you can be notified via email when new updates are made available Please visit the Registration Section of the main ASP8024 HE manual for more information If you are experiencing any issues please contact our support team via email at support au...

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