The Focusrite Control 2802 brings together a compact analog mixing console with large-format console quality, and an automated, multi-DAW control surface
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A Small Format Analog Mixing Console with Ethernet-based DAW Control

Control 2802 is a super-flexible analog console and an Ethernet-based DAW control surface in one. Precision analog audio architecture delivers a superb, big studio sound, while Control 2802 demonstrates extraordinarily versatile routing capability, with cues and auxes available to provide up to 32 mix inputs and a DAW-integrated two-part in-line-style channel. Ethernet-connected HUI control layer allows DAW operation right from the console. There’s no other small-format console quite like Control 2802. Nothing sounds like it, and nothing offers this level of design sophistication, flexibility and control. With an array of superb-quality analog features packed into its compact frame, Focusrite Control 2802 includes capabilities you would expect to find only on large-format consoles. At the front end, eight Class-A microphone preamps deliver clear, transparent performance. Then, at its heart is a powerful summing mixer handling up to 32 simultaneous inputs with ultra-low distortion, excellent dynamic range and a frequency response wider than the human ear. There’s a punchy master bus compressor featuring parallel compression for versatile control of dynamics for your stereo mix, or any other pair of channels. High-end analog design characterizes the 2802, implemented with similarly uncompromised components and quality construction throughout.

Ethernet-based Control Surface

You can control every major digital audio workstation with the Control 2802. Dual Layer Control Technology lets you flip from analog fader layer to DAW layer in an instant, accessing fully integrated control of DAW faders, auxes, plug-ins, automation, project navigation, and more. With Ethernet-based control, your favorite music software is always at your fingertips.

Full Automation

The Control 2802’s motorized 100mm analog and DAW control faders can both be fully automated. Easily adjust DAW channel auxes, inserts and groups within Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase and Nuendo via a HUI interface. Four multi-function encoders give you precise control while OLED screens provide detailed information on mix elements. Combined with dedicated transport controls, that means more time getting your sound just right, and less time staring at a screen.

Comes with a generous software package, including Forte Suite and the Midnight Suite, allowing you to polish up your mix
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Focusrite Midnight Plug-In Suite

Included with the Control 2802 is the Focusrite Midnight plug-in suite. Modeled on original Focusrite hardware designs, these plug-ins allow you to add compression and EQ, helping you take your mix to the next level. The plug-ins can be controlled and assigned to channels from the comfort and convenience of the Control 2802, so there's no need to grab the mouse.

Take your mix out of the box with high-end analog circuitry

High-end Analog Summing Mixer

Carefully crafted circuitry adds stunning analog magic to your mixes. Take creative control over your music with mixing at your fingertips and hear the benefits of an extended frequency range with a super high bandwidth at over 120 kHz.

Enjoy incredible sound quality

Transparent Class-A Microphone Preamplifiers

Control 2802 features extra high bandwidth and low noise discrete transistor preamps, with channel inserts and direct outputs from anywhere in the signal path to give ultimate routing flexibility. It is fully automatable in both analog and digital layers.

32 inputs allow you to utilize the Analog Summing Mixer to its fullest extent
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32 Inputs to Mix Within a Natural Analog Workflow

Control 2802 features eight analog channels, switchable between mic, line and DAW, plus eight alternate inputs with gain and pan control. There are eight summing inputs in four stereo pairs, plus Stereo FX and auxiliary returns, and Main and DAW mix stereo returns.

Achieve punchier, more dynamic mixes

Stereo Mix Bus Compressor with Parallel Compression

Control 2802 offers powerful, punchy dynamic control with in-built parallel compression. Patch across other channels, or extend with external compressor connections.

Capable of writing both DAW and analog automation
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Motorized Alps Faders for Both Analog and Digital Layers

Super smooth and responsive motorized faders to give accurate mix control at your fingertips. Work independently within either, or both layers. All of these great features, plus a dedicated stereo cue bus, switchable 48V phantom power and channel input options, and high-resolution OLED displays make the Control 2802 the ideal small-format console.