The result of a Digidesign and Focusrite
partnership, Control|24 shatters everything in its price range in terms of
quality and performance. With its ergonomic control surface, 16 Focusrite
Class A mic pres, surround capabilities, Ethernet connection, and
compatibility with both Pro Tools TDM- and LE-based systems*, Control|24
is a quality alternative for environments that don't need the additional
features or extensibility of larger systems. Control|24 transforms even
the most complex sequence of functions into a series of intuitive
movements, substantially enhancing the speed of working with Pro Tools.
Features include
- 24 touch-sensitive, motorized faders
- Hands-on access to and control of Pro
Tools recording, routing, mixing, and editing parameters
- 16 Focusrite Class A mic/line preamps
- Comprehensive Control Room section
capable of up to 5.1 surround monitoring
- Illuminated switches for Mute, Solo,
Record Arm, Channel Selects, and Automation Mode on every channel
- Dedicated EQ and Dynamics switches on
every channel
- 26 scribble strips provided for system
feedback
- High-resolution LED display for
transport location at a glance
- Integrated submixer with 8 stereo inputs
- Touch-Sensitive automation of plug-in
parameters using faders via Plug-In Flip Mode
- Connects to Pro Tools systems via
high-speed Ethernet
- Cross-platform support for Mac OS and
Windows systems
- Optional, custom DigiSnake Kits
available for easy, organized connectivity
* not compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered
Control|24 is a control surface for Pro
Tools that brings together the superb analog sound of Focusrite hardware
and comprehensive control of Pro Tools software. A self-contained solution
that cannot be expanded, Control|24 is ideal for mid-sized professional
music and advanced project studio systems.
Channel Strip and Automation Section
With 24 touch-sensitive motorized faders, dedicated switching for
functions like mute, solo, record arm, channel select, and automation
modes, Control|24 offers hands-on access to nearly every recording, mixing,
and editing function in Pro Tools. Control|24 connects to Pro Tools via
standard Ethernet for maximum responsiveness and resolution.
This ergonomic controller also includes 16 high-quality mic/line
preamplifiers, making it an ideal analog front end to Digidesign audio
interfaces. Control|24 incorporates a mic pre design based on the
award-winning preamps in the Platinum line of analog processors from
Focusrite. It yields extremely low noise and distortion, and smooth sound
across a wide frequency bandwidth and dynamic range.
Focusrite Mic Preamps and Analog Submixer
Control|24 houses an 8-channel stereo analog submixer, making it perfect
for mixing synths, samplers or effects returns from your favorite outboard
gear. It also provides a wealth of patch points for routing audio to and
from Pro Tools, including two DI inputs for instrument-level devices.
The Editing Section
You can use Pro Tools zoom presets, perform edit functions, create groups,
and select edit tools straight from Control|24. The unique Channel Bar
takes advantage of the 24 channel scribble strips to display inserts,
sends, and plug-in parameters horizontally for editing with the rotary
encoders. Using fader Flip mode, the touch sensitive faders can also be
used to edit and automate plug-in parameters.
Communications and Control Room Monitor Section
The versatile control room and communications sections of Control|24
include talkback with built-in microphone, listenback, headphone amplifier,
and dedicated switches for monitoring of main output in stereo, LCRS, and
5.1 formats, plus an alternate output in stereo. It also allows for
instant soloing or muting of individual output channels directly from the
monitor section.
Control|24 integrates the best of analog processing with the latest in
digital technology — a winning combination that far outstrips the
capabilities of any digital recording and mixing system in its price range.
Rear Panel
- RJ-45 Ethernet connection for connection
to computer
- 16 Mic/Line Inputs, gain range 0 to
+60dB, 75Hz HPF, (XLR input)
- Line inputs: +4 and –10dB compatible,
(1/4" TRS)
- Channels 1 & 2 equipped with
Instrument Level transformers (1/4" TRS)
- 16 Line Outputs: 25 pin D-Sub connectors
(2)
- 8 Channel Stereo Submixer, gain range: 0
to +10dB, balanced inputs on 25 pin D-Sub connectors (2) balanced
outputs on 1/4" TRS jacks (2)
- 3 Stereo External Input sources and 3
Stereo Pro Tools sources, on 25 pin D-Sub
- connectors (2)
- Speaker Outputs: Left, Right, Center,
Sub, Left Surround, Right Surround, Alt Left, Alt
- Right, with Gain control, individual
Mute and Solo, Mute All, Dim, Mono: on 25 pin
- D-Sub connector (1)
- Aux: 2 channel with Gain control, Mix to
Aux function, 1/4" TRS inputs and outputs
- Listenback: phantom power, gain adjust,
(XLR input)
- Talkback: phantom power, gain adjust, (XLR
input)
- Slate output: line level talkback output,
(1/4" TRS)
- Headphones: 1/4" stereo, level
adjust and on/off switch (1/4" TRS)
- GPI's: 2 1/4" assignable switch
functions (1/4" TS)
Analog Specifications
Mic Input:
THD + N: 0.006%; Freq. Resp.: -0dB @ 10Hz, –3dB @ 200kHz; Max. Input:
+5dBu;
Max. Output: +24dBu; EIN: –129dBu; Gain: unity to +60dB
Line Input:
THD + N: 0.001%; Freq. Resp.: –0.5dB @ 10Hz, –3dB @ 120kHz; Max. Input:
+22dBu; Max. Output: +24dBu; S/N: –129dBu; Gain: +2dB to +21dB (–10dB
to +9dB
with 10dB pad)
Instrument Input:
THD + N: 0.002%; Freq. Resp.: –0.3dB @ 20Hz, –3dB @ 90kHz; Max. Input:
+8dBu;
Max. Output: +24dBu; S/N: –97dB; Gain: +5dB to +30dB
Monitor Section:
THD + N: 0.002%; Freq. Resp.: –1dB @ 10Hz, –3dB @ 180kHz; Max. Input:
+24dBu;
Max. Output: +24dBu; S/N: 102dB un-weighted; Gain: –infinity to unity
Submixer:
THD + N: 0.001%; Freq. Resp.: –0.5dB @ 10Hz, –3dB @ 160kHz; Max. Input:
+24dBu; Max. Output: +24dBu; S/N: 109dB; Gain: –infinity to +10dB
(THD + N and noise measurements are A-weighted. THD + N measured at 1kHz.)
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