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Technical Specifications and Block Diagrams

Specifications​

The following values are specified for ASP8024.

Frequency response​

PathSpecification
Mic input to Mix output< +0 dB / −0.3 dB, 20 Hz–20 kHz @ 6–40 dB gain
Line input to Mix output< +0 dB / −0.3 dB, 20 Hz–20 kHz @ 0 dB gain

THD and noise at +20 dB output​

PathSpecification
Mic XLR input to any output< 0.005% at 1 kHz
Line input to any output< 0.005% at 1 kHz
Tape input to any output< 0.003% at 1 kHz

Noise​

MeasurementSpecification
Mic EIN, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 150 Ω source< −127.5 dBu
Bus noise, no inputs routed< −93 dBu
Bus noise, 36 inputs routed< −78 dBu

Crosstalk and mute attenuation at 1 kHz​

MeasurementSpecification
Short fader Mute> 90 dB
Long fader Mute> 90 dB
Mix assign> 90 dB
Bus assign> 90 dB

Mic CMRR​

  • 70 dB at minimum gain.
  • 75 dB at maximum gain.

Maximum input​

InputSpecification
Mic> +21 dBu, minimum gain
Line> +30 dBu, minimum gain
Insert return> +21 dBu

Maximum output into 2 kΩ​

OutputSpecification
Mix output> +26 dBu
Bus output> +26 dBu
Aux output> +26 dBu
Insert send> +21 dBu
Monitor, Studio, F/B outputs> +21 dBu

Additional reference: ASP8024 Audio Specifications.

Block diagrams​

Six system block diagrams are provided below. Select any diagram to open the original-size image in a new tab.

Input strip​

Signal flow through the standard input strip, including inputs and metering, EQ, auxiliaries, short/long faders, routing, Mix and Solo buses.

ASP8024 standard input-strip block diagram showing the Mic/Line and Tape paths, metering, EQ, auxiliaries, short and long faders, routing, Mix and Solo buses

Patchbay version input strip​

The corresponding input-strip signal flow for consoles fitted with the optional patchbay.

ASP8024 patchbay-version input-strip block diagram showing the channel signal paths and patchbay access points

Masters - Part 1​

Stereo and Solo buses, two-track returns, Solo system and Control Room monitoring.

ASP8024 Masters Part 1 block diagram covering stereo and Solo buses, two-track returns, Solo system and Control Room monitoring

Patchbay version Masters - Part 1​

The corresponding Masters Part 1 signal flow for a patchbay-equipped ASP8024.

ASP8024 patchbay-version Masters Part 1 block diagram covering stereo and Solo buses, returns, Solo system and Control Room monitoring

Masters - Part 2​

Stereo inputs, auxiliary buses, multitrack buses, Foldback and Studio speakers, oscillator and talkback.

ASP8024 Masters Part 2 block diagram covering stereo inputs, auxiliary and multitrack buses, Foldback, Studio monitoring, oscillator and talkback

Patchbay version Masters - Part 2​

The corresponding Masters Part 2 signal flow for a patchbay-equipped ASP8024.

ASP8024 patchbay-version Masters Part 2 block diagram covering stereo inputs, auxiliary and multitrack buses, Foldback, Studio monitoring, oscillator and talkback