Audient Launches ASP8024 Dual Layer Control Module

Audient's world-class Dual Layer technology is now available for its flagship ASP8024 console, in the form of Dual Layer Control (DLC) module. Known for its sonic clarity, intuitive design and surprisingly reasonable price tag, the ASP8024 can now be the centre of the computer session as well as at the heart of the analogue mixing experience, when fitted with the newly released module.

With the Dual Layer Control module the large format console is transformed, giving the user ultimate control of the computer session plus 8 channels of analogue moving fader automation. The DLC module connects directly to the computer via an Ethernet connection, supporting control of Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase and Nuendo. A simple push of the DAW button enables the user to toggle easily between the control of the computer session and the analogue automation layer.

Audient sales & marketing director, Luke Baldry explains, “Everyone knows the benefits of recording and mixing on an analogue console. Our design team wanted to extend these benefits to include control of the computer session as well, adding huge value to the ASP8024. By combining the best of the analogue and digital worlds a user can enjoy the enhanced workflow of the analogue console and access the processing power of the computer.”

The new module has 8 analogue audio channels enabling the automation of external line input sources or sub group paths. Each channel has a source and destination switch allowing any combination of external I/O and sub group paths to be selected. Below these are the pan controls and mix buttons allowing you to route the channels directly to the mix and position them in the stereo field. When the 8 sources are switched to external input, 8 extra channels can be routed directly to the ASP8024 mix bus, and the 24-channel console becomes a 24+8 fader console, giving a total of 64 available analogue inputs.