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...inputs and balanced outputs, this sound card is ideal for expressing your confidence in our products by purchasing the F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202. Installation 8 3. Introduction 6 2. Operating Elements and Connections 11 4. In addition, it provides an essential playback / recording... for studio environments that includes a FireWire connection. 2 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual Table of Contents Thank you have purchased a high-performance audio interface that involve desktop computers. With the FCA202, you 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal disclaimer 4 Limited warranty 5...
...inputs and balanced outputs, this sound card is ideal for expressing your confidence in our products by purchasing the F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202. Installation 8 3. Introduction 6 2. Operating Elements and Connections 11 4. In addition, it provides an essential playback / recording... for studio environments that includes a FireWire connection. 2 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual Table of Contents Thank you have purchased a high-performance audio interface that involve desktop computers. With the FCA202, you 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal disclaimer 4 Limited warranty 5...
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... for your safety. Do not install near water. 6. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Please read the manual. ◊ To reduce the risk of the obsolete outlet. Do not block any heat sources such as vases, shall be sufficient to important ...cloth. 7. Do not defeat the safety purpose of electric shock, do not expose this apparatus near any ventilation openings. 3 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Caution ◊ To reduce the risk of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Refer servicing to rain and moisture. ...
... for your safety. Do not install near water. 6. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Please read the manual. ◊ To reduce the risk of the obsolete outlet. Do not block any heat sources such as vases, shall be sufficient to important ...cloth. 7. Do not defeat the safety purpose of electric shock, do not expose this apparatus near any ventilation openings. 3 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Caution ◊ To reduce the risk of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Refer servicing to rain and moisture. ...
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...socket outlet with the apparatus. LEGAL DISCLAIMER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. BEHRINGER, KLARK TEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). MUSIC GROUP ACCEPTS NO ... 11. The apparatus shall be connected to qualified service personnel. COLORS AND SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT. 4 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual 10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer. 12. FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ARE...
...socket outlet with the apparatus. LEGAL DISCLAIMER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. BEHRINGER, KLARK TEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). MUSIC GROUP ACCEPTS NO ... 11. The apparatus shall be connected to qualified service personnel. COLORS AND SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT. 4 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual 10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer. 12. FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ARE...
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... and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group's Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at www.music-group.com/warranty. THIS MANUAL IS COPYRIGHTED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © 2013 MUSIC Group IP Ltd. Trident Chambers, Wickhams Cay, P.O. NO PART OF THIS... MECHANICAL, INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING AND RECORDING OF ANY KIND, FOR ANY PURPOSE, WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF MUSIC GROUP IP LTD. 5 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual MUSIC GROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY TO BIND MUSIC GROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION.
... and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group's Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at www.music-group.com/warranty. THIS MANUAL IS COPYRIGHTED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © 2013 MUSIC Group IP Ltd. Trident Chambers, Wickhams Cay, P.O. NO PART OF THIS... MECHANICAL, INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING AND RECORDING OF ANY KIND, FOR ANY PURPOSE, WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF MUSIC GROUP IP LTD. 5 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual MUSIC GROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY TO BIND MUSIC GROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION.
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..., please inspect the unit immediately and look for physical indications of the cardboard box suggest that the FCA202 is the ideal extra for traveling. The second, 6-pin FireWire socket means you can connect additional ...FW devices such as the transportation company from which includes drivers / software Your FCA202 was carefully packed at any loudspeakers available. The FCA202 is properly connected to the mains supply and to us. Introduction 1.1 Before you took...with 4-pin sockets, simply use the mains adapter provided. 6 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual 1.
..., please inspect the unit immediately and look for physical indications of the cardboard box suggest that the FCA202 is the ideal extra for traveling. The second, 6-pin FireWire socket means you can connect additional ...FW devices such as the transportation company from which includes drivers / software Your FCA202 was carefully packed at any loudspeakers available. The FCA202 is properly connected to the mains supply and to us. Introduction 1.1 Before you took...with 4-pin sockets, simply use the mains adapter provided. 6 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual 1.
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... cooperation! Corresponding contact information is included in the support area of our website (http://behringer.com). To avoid overheating, do not place the FCA202 on top of power amps or near radiators, etc. It complies with us helps us...BEHRINGER dealer not be found in the original equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact Information). The connection to the mains can be located in an environmentally friendly fashion. 1.1.2 Initial operation Be sure that there is our intention to have it repaired as quickly as possible. 7 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual...
... cooperation! Corresponding contact information is included in the support area of our website (http://behringer.com). To avoid overheating, do not place the FCA202 on top of power amps or near radiators, etc. It complies with us helps us...BEHRINGER dealer not be found in the original equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact Information). The connection to the mains can be located in an environmentally friendly fashion. 1.1.2 Initial operation Be sure that there is our intention to have it repaired as quickly as possible. 7 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual...
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...only after you want to select the drive that you have already cable-connected your interface, break the connection between the FCA202 and your computer, and then restart your system. Use Windows Explorer to continue with the installation until this has been ...completed Otherwise, the hardware will not be correctly identified and in Chapter 2.2. 8 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual 2. Installation 2.1 System requirements Important Notes Concerning Installation on -screen instructions and confirm that contains the CD, and then start the ...
...only after you want to select the drive that you have already cable-connected your interface, break the connection between the FCA202 and your computer, and then restart your system. Use Windows Explorer to continue with the installation until this has been ...completed Otherwise, the hardware will not be correctly identified and in Chapter 2.2. 8 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual 2. Installation 2.1 System requirements Important Notes Concerning Installation on -screen instructions and confirm that contains the CD, and then start the ...
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...that are now available to you can provide adequate power supply for the FireWire hardware to install additional drivers. If your FCA202. • Operation without a mains adapter on the arrangement, there are various ways in every audio application ◊ ...Depending on a computer with the 6-pin plug connectors. Your Windows installation will automatically recognize the equipment. 9 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual • When the installation has been successfully completed, connect the hardware interface with the installation. The hardware inputs and outputs...
...that are now available to you can provide adequate power supply for the FireWire hardware to install additional drivers. If your FCA202. • Operation without a mains adapter on the arrangement, there are various ways in every audio application ◊ ...Depending on a computer with the 6-pin plug connectors. Your Windows installation will automatically recognize the equipment. 9 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual • When the installation has been successfully completed, connect the hardware interface with the installation. The hardware inputs and outputs...
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... connectors. This option is suggested if you will be provided with a 4-pin socket This is the typical setup for most laptop computers. 10 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual • Operation with a mains adapter on a computer with a 6-pin socket Use the appropriate cable that includes a 6-pin and a 4-pin plug connector. In this case...
... connectors. This option is suggested if you will be provided with a 4-pin socket This is the typical setup for most laptop computers. 10 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual • Operation with a mains adapter on a computer with a 6-pin socket Use the appropriate cable that includes a 6-pin and a 4-pin plug connector. In this case...
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11 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual 3. It lights up as soon as the FCA202 is correctly connected by high volume settings. (4) (3) The POWER LED indicates that is ready to adjust the headphone volume. If the LED does not light up as soon as the FCA202 is provided with a ¼" TRS jack plug to the socket... the left before you avoid the damage that is caused by a FireWire cable to the computer. Operating Elements and Connections 3.1 Front panel (1) (3) (2) Fig. 3.1: Front panel FCA202 (1) You can find more information on hardware and driver installation in operation.
11 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual 3. It lights up as soon as the FCA202 is correctly connected by high volume settings. (4) (3) The POWER LED indicates that is ready to adjust the headphone volume. If the LED does not light up as soon as the FCA202 is provided with a ¼" TRS jack plug to the socket... the left before you avoid the damage that is caused by a FireWire cable to the computer. Operating Elements and Connections 3.1 Front panel (1) (3) (2) Fig. 3.1: Front panel FCA202 (1) You can find more information on hardware and driver installation in operation.
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For further information, visit kensington.com. (7) Make the connection to your computer has only one of the FCA202 (5) Use the DC IN socket to connect the mains adapter provided. You can connect unbalanced audio cables with ¼" TS jack plugs to protect your .... (9) You can run other FireWire devices such as hard drives, from Kensington offers you a very good way to the UNBAL IN sockets. 12 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual 3.2 Rear panel (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Fig. 3.2 back of the two 6-pin FIREWIRE sockets.
For further information, visit kensington.com. (7) Make the connection to your computer has only one of the FCA202 (5) Use the DC IN socket to connect the mains adapter provided. You can connect unbalanced audio cables with ¼" TS jack plugs to protect your .... (9) You can run other FireWire devices such as hard drives, from Kensington offers you a very good way to the UNBAL IN sockets. 12 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual 3.2 Rear panel (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Fig. 3.2 back of the two 6-pin FIREWIRE sockets.
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...The available frequencies are using an ASIO driver. It shows the signal flow in "System Settings" under the entry "sound". 14 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual 3.3 FCA202 control panel In addition to the device drivers on the PC, a CONTROL PANEL is provided as additional information. You'll find that you to ... PANEL if you use an ASIO driver, use . If you want to select the FCA202 in the FCA202. ◊ Depending on the audio software used . In Windows systems, the panel can then directly configure the card from behringer.de. If you are 44.1 kHz, 48.0 kHz and 96.0 kHz. (13)...
...The available frequencies are using an ASIO driver. It shows the signal flow in "System Settings" under the entry "sound". 14 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual 3.3 FCA202 control panel In addition to the device drivers on the PC, a CONTROL PANEL is provided as additional information. You'll find that you to ... PANEL if you use an ASIO driver, use . If you want to select the FCA202 in the FCA202. ◊ Depending on the audio software used . In Windows systems, the panel can then directly configure the card from behringer.de. If you are 44.1 kHz, 48.0 kHz and 96.0 kHz. (13)...
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... systems, the latency very much simpler with the Mac platform. If necessary, check the documentation for sound cards. 15 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual 4. This driver model supports the full range of several different driver models for your software. With OS X, there is an interface that..., Logic, Tracktion, or others, you should make sure that ensures communication between the software (audio application) and the hardware (the FCA202). Things are using. In case of driver models for Windows platforms and for working with your hardware and gives you are much depends...
... systems, the latency very much simpler with the Mac platform. If necessary, check the documentation for sound cards. 15 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual 4. This driver model supports the full range of several different driver models for your software. With OS X, there is an interface that..., Logic, Tracktion, or others, you should make sure that ensures communication between the software (audio application) and the hardware (the FCA202). Things are using. In case of driver models for Windows platforms and for working with your hardware and gives you are much depends...
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16 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual 4.2 The FCA202 in studio operation HPS3000 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 Phones Out Bal/Unbal Out 1/L Tape In order Channel Input Channel Input 1 XM8500 Channel Input 2 Bal/Unbal Out 2/R Unbal In 1/L PC/Mac Firewire 1 Unbal In 2/R Alt 3-4 Outputs Control Room Out L XM8500 Channel Input 3 Audio Firewire Electric Guitar Fig. 4.2: Studio setup with the FCA202 XENYX 1204FX Control Room Out R Channel Input 5/6 VOLUME PHONES MUTE PROG DEMO FILTER LEVEL TYPE COMBI PLAY POWER Sound Module
16 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual 4.2 The FCA202 in studio operation HPS3000 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 Phones Out Bal/Unbal Out 1/L Tape In order Channel Input Channel Input 1 XM8500 Channel Input 2 Bal/Unbal Out 2/R Unbal In 1/L PC/Mac Firewire 1 Unbal In 2/R Alt 3-4 Outputs Control Room Out L XM8500 Channel Input 3 Audio Firewire Electric Guitar Fig. 4.2: Studio setup with the FCA202 XENYX 1204FX Control Room Out R Channel Input 5/6 VOLUME PHONES MUTE PROG DEMO FILTER LEVEL TYPE COMBI PLAY POWER Sound Module
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... (ALT 3-4 + MAIN MIX or ALT 3-4 + TAPE). Otherwise feedback can connect control headphones to the socket (1) of the FCA202 or to the headphones output of the FCA202 to a stereo channel output (e.g. To do this channel input. If the musicians want to record through the ALT 3-4 subgroup,... sockets or to channel inputs 7/8 (not via loudspeakers or headphones. 17 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual To provide a professional recording interface between mixing console and computer, you can use the FCA202 in combination with the monitor mix. You can occur. If you connect the OUT sockets...
... (ALT 3-4 + MAIN MIX or ALT 3-4 + TAPE). Otherwise feedback can connect control headphones to the socket (1) of the FCA202 or to the headphones output of the FCA202 to a stereo channel output (e.g. To do this channel input. If the musicians want to record through the ALT 3-4 subgroup,... sockets or to channel inputs 7/8 (not via loudspeakers or headphones. 17 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual To provide a professional recording interface between mixing console and computer, you can use the FCA202 in combination with the monitor mix. You can occur. If you connect the OUT sockets...
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...two MINIMIC MIC800 microphone preamplifiers. These cables have to the inputs (9) of the other devices. With two active loudspeakers connected to the outputs (8) of the FCA202, you can control your setup. Depending on the application you will need different connecting cables, and these will be discussed in the following section. 5.1 ...you don't use headphones to listen to your mix in series with other equipment, you don´t have a 1/4" TS jack plug at each of the FCA202. 19 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual Its small dimensions means that you can connect microphones.
...two MINIMIC MIC800 microphone preamplifiers. These cables have to the inputs (9) of the other devices. With two active loudspeakers connected to the outputs (8) of the FCA202, you can control your setup. Depending on the application you will need different connecting cables, and these will be discussed in the following section. 5.1 ...you don't use headphones to listen to your mix in series with other equipment, you don´t have a 1/4" TS jack plug at each of the FCA202. 19 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual Its small dimensions means that you can connect microphones.
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These cables provide a high level of the FCA202. 20 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual tip signal sleeve ground/shield tip sleeve strain relief clamp strain relief clamp sleeve tip sleeve ground/shield tip signal Fig. 5.1: Unbalanced jack cable with 1/4" TS jack plugs If your other equipment has balanced inputs, use a balanced switched cable with two stereo jack plugs at the balanced outputs of security against interference signals such as noise interference from power cables, and they should be used for all long cable routes.
These cables provide a high level of the FCA202. 20 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual tip signal sleeve ground/shield tip sleeve strain relief clamp strain relief clamp sleeve tip sleeve ground/shield tip signal Fig. 5.1: Unbalanced jack cable with 1/4" TS jack plugs If your other equipment has balanced inputs, use a balanced switched cable with two stereo jack plugs at the balanced outputs of security against interference signals such as noise interference from power cables, and they should be used for all long cable routes.
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...commercial headphone with a socket for a set of headphones For Mini TRS jack plugs, you will need a suitable adapter. 21 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual tip hot (+ve) ring cold (-ve) sleeve ground/shield tip ring sleeve strain relief clamp strain relief clamp sleeve ring tip sleeve ground/...shield ring cold (-ve) tip hot (+ve) Fig. 5.2: Balanced jack cable with 1/4" TRS jack plugs 5.2 Headphones socket The FCA202 is provided with a 1/4" TRS ...
...commercial headphone with a socket for a set of headphones For Mini TRS jack plugs, you will need a suitable adapter. 21 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual tip hot (+ve) ring cold (-ve) sleeve ground/shield tip ring sleeve strain relief clamp strain relief clamp sleeve ring tip sleeve ground/...shield ring cold (-ve) tip hot (+ve) Fig. 5.2: Balanced jack cable with 1/4" TRS jack plugs 5.2 Headphones socket The FCA202 is provided with a 1/4" TRS ...
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22 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual 6. input level 2 dBV Bal / Unbal Out Sockets 1/4" TRS jacks, balanced Output impedance ca. 1 kΩ Max. Specifications Unbal In Sockets 1/4" TS jacks, unbalanced Input impedance ca. ...
22 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual 6. input level 2 dBV Bal / Unbal Out Sockets 1/4" TRS jacks, balanced Output impedance ca. 1 kΩ Max. Specifications Unbal In Sockets 1/4" TS jacks, unbalanced Input impedance ca. ...
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Any modifications which may be necessary will be made without prior notification. 23 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual System Data Frequency response Harmonic distortion Crosstalk Signal to noise Power Supply FireWire connection Mains connection 10 Hz to 21 kHz, ±1 dB @ 44.1 kHz... 220 V~, 50 Hz 230 V~, 50 Hz 100 V~, 50 - 60 Hz < 10 W Dimensions / Weight Dimensions (H x W x D) 28 x 115 x 155 mm (1.10 x 4.53 x 6.10") Weight 0.7 kg (1.5 lbs) BEHRINGER always takes great care to 45 kHz, ±1 dB @ 96.0 kHz sample rate 0.01% typ. @ -10 dBV, 1 kHz -100 dB @ 0 dBV, 1 kHz 100 dB typ...
Any modifications which may be necessary will be made without prior notification. 23 F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202 User Manual System Data Frequency response Harmonic distortion Crosstalk Signal to noise Power Supply FireWire connection Mains connection 10 Hz to 21 kHz, ±1 dB @ 44.1 kHz... 220 V~, 50 Hz 230 V~, 50 Hz 100 V~, 50 - 60 Hz < 10 W Dimensions / Weight Dimensions (H x W x D) 28 x 115 x 155 mm (1.10 x 4.53 x 6.10") Weight 0.7 kg (1.5 lbs) BEHRINGER always takes great care to 45 kHz, ±1 dB @ 96.0 kHz sample rate 0.01% typ. @ -10 dBV, 1 kHz -100 dB @ 0 dBV, 1 kHz 100 dB typ...