Audient ASP4816 - Compact Analogue Recording Console User Manual

Owner’s Manual

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Page -11-© Audient LtdIn-line architectureASP4816 has an In-line architecture. This means that the ‘channel path’ and the ‘monitor path’ are both incl

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Page -13-© Audient LtdPressing a solo button on a channel with either PFL or AFL selected allows either the PFL or AFL sig-nal for that channel to be

Page -14-© Audient LtdMeters are provided for :-Main Stereo Output (30 segment)Line Inputs 17-24/Sub-group Outputs (20 segment)DAW Inputs (20 segment)

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Page -16-© Audient LtdAFLThis allows after fade (post fade) signals to be heard on the monitors and viewed on the main stereo meters.AuxiliariesSometi

Page -17-© Audient LtdGlossaryFlipFlip allows the inputs to the signal paths to be swapped. Normally the LF path will carry the DAW input, however, wi

Page -18-© Audient LtdGlossaryPanShort for panoramic potentiometer this control places a mono source signal onto the stereo bus. The proportion of sig

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Page -20-© Audient LtdConsole functions.CHANNEL STRIP INPUT PODThe input pod is the gateway to the remainder of the signal pro-cessing of the console.

Page -21-© Audient LtdConsole functions.CHANNEL STRIPROUTING and AUXILIARIESThe routing section takes the signal from the SF path and routes it to the

Page -22-© Audient LtdCHANNEL STRIPConsole functions.EQUALISERNote the dark background indicating that the equaliser is normally associated with t

Page -23-© Audient LtdConsole functions.There are 3 back illuminated indicators showing the selected input to the SF path. This can be changed betwee

Page -24-© Audient LtdConsole functions.FLIP and PANThe FLIP switch allows the MIC/LINE input and the DAW input to be reversed. Normally the DAW input

Page -25-© Audient LtdConsole functions.1 This is the LONG FADER which controls the level of the LF signal.2 This is the +10dB mark. The fader i

Page -26-© Audient LtdConsole functions.INPUT CONNECTORS The rear mounted connector panel is where the input, output and insert point connectors are l

Page -27-© Audient LtdConsole functions.This section of the master module looks after the STUDIO LOUDSPEAKER and FOLDBACK outputs of the console.

Page -28-© Audient LtdConsole functions.CONTROL ROOM MONITORINGThe Control Room Monitoring system is one of the most used systems in a studio. Typical

Page -29-© Audient LtdConsole functions.OSCILLATOR The 4 frequency oscillator can be assigned either to buses 1-16 or to the stereo mix bus. The level

ContentsIntroduction How to use this manual 4 Unpacking 5 Service and Repair 6 Ventilation 6 Power-up 6 Audio interfaces 7 Dimensions

Page -30-© Audient LtdConsole functions.COMPRESSORA compressor can be switched into the main stereo signal path when required. Note that it is located

Page -31-© Audient LtdConsole functions.STEREO INPUTSThe Stereo inputs allow signals to be brought back into the console (returned) from an effect uni

Page -32-© Audient LtdConsole functions.LINE I/Ps 17-14 and SUB-GRP OUTPUTS.In addition to routing signal to the bus outputs for recording, the rst e

Page -33-© Audient LtdConsole functions.TALKBACKTalkback is used to communicate with the STUDIO, the FOLDBACK system or the Bus outputs of the console

Page -34-© Audient LtdAUX MASTERSThe auxiliary masters control the overall level of the auxiliary outputs. A balance or mix can thus be created by usi

Page -35-© Audient LtdBUS MASTER TRIMThe BUS MASER TRIMS are the nal stage of level control over the signals routed to the bus outputs. Each bus outp

Page -36-© Audient LtdMASTER FADERThe master fader is used to control the stereo output of the console. Unlike the channel faders it is calibrated wit

Page -37-© Audient LtdCONTROL ROOM CONNECTORS These are the connectors for the control room loudspeakers. There is a main output and 3 alternative out

Page -38-© Audient LtdSTUDIO/ FOLDBACK CONNECTORSThese are the XLR connectors for the Studio Loudspeaker and the two foldback outputs. Each output is

Page -39-© Audient LtdAUX CONNECTORSNot all of the ouputs are shown for clarity. The auxiliary outputs are typically used to send to effect units such

Page -4-© Audient LtdIntroduction.Thank you for selecting this Audient product.We hope that your new ASP4816 console will provide an intuitive, ergon

Page -40-© Audient LtdSUB-GRP INSERT/LINE INPUT 17-24CONNECTORSThis panel carries the connectors for the sub-group insert points. There are 8 sub-gro

Page -41-© Audient LtdSTEREO INPUT CONNECTORSThis panel carries the input TRS jacks for the stereo inputs located on the master section of the console

Page -42-© Audient LtdConsole functions.MONITOR INPUTSThis panel carries the connectors for the external inputs to the monitoring system.All three inp

Page -43-© Audient LtdConsole functions.MIX OUTPUTSThere are 3 sets of stereo output connectors enabling the connection of 3 stereo recording machines

Page -44-© Audient LtdConsole functions.1 SUB-GROUP/LINE 17-24 OUTPUT CONNECTOR2 CONNECTOR for BUS outputs 1 through 8.3 CONNECTOR for BUS outpu

Page -45-© Audient LtdConsole functions.THE MASTER METERSMetering has been addressed on the input modules although there are also meters associated wi

Page -46-© Audient LtdConsole functions.1 Sub-group Meter. There are 8 peak reading sub-group meters - 1 for each sub-group output.2 Over Indicator.

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Page -5-© Audient LtdIntroduction.UnpackingYour Audient ASP4816 Console has been carefully and meticulously tested and inspected before dis-patch.Plea

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Page -51-© Audient LtdYour ASP4816 comes with a manufacturer’s warranty for one year from the date of despatch to the end user.The warranty covers fau

Page -6-© Audient LtdService and RepairThe console uses a complex internal pcb sandwich arrangement making eld service only possible by a qualied te

Page -7-© Audient LtdAudio interfacesThe ASP4816 has been designed and developed to provide highly robust system integration interfaces, allowing worr

Page -8-© Audient LtdFrequency Response Mic input to Mix output <+0,-0.3dB 20Hz-20kHz @6-40dB gain. Line input to Mix output <+0,-0.3dB 2

Page -9-© Audient LtdOverviewASP4816’s many features include 16 channels of Class-A discrete microphone preampliers as used in our world renowned AS