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CON222 Start Up & Shutdown Procedure – Guide

Start Up

Step 1 (Optional – Only required for recording)

Turn on the Focusrite ISA 828 pre-amplifier

Verify that Word Clock is locked (the Lock LED should be lit). If Word Clock is not locked, press the Clock Select button until the 48KHz option is selected and the Lock LED is lit.

Step 2

Turn on the computer.

Wait for WS Control and DADman to load before launching any other software! These will automatically launch during start-up.

Step 3

All other components remain on (no action required).

Step 4

Launch your Digital Audio Workstation of choice (Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, or Live) and load the CON-222 templates.

Ensure Sample Rate = 48KHz and Bit Depth = 24-bit.

Example of Pro Tools Session Template

Shut Down

Step 1

Save a copy of your work to an external drive, cloud storage, or similar. You are responsible for the safekeeping of your own work.

Step 2

Quit your Digital Audio Workstation (Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, or Live).

Shutdown the computer.

Step 3 (Optional – Only required for recording)

• Turn off Focusrite ISA 828 pre-amplifier.

Tip: Remember to turn off phantom power before powering down the pre-amplifier!

Further Reading

CON222 Start Up & Shut Down CON222 Getting Sound In CON222 Setting Cue Mix CON222 Getting Sound Out

PDFs of these how-to guides are attached below:

Updated on June 29, 2023

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