Behringer Computer Hardware FCA202 User Manual

User Manual  
F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202  
Audiophile 2 In/2 Out 24-Bit/96 kHz  
FireWire Audio Interface  
 
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Important Safety  
Instructions  
This symbol, wherever it  
appears, alerts you to  
important operating and  
Caution  
These service instructions are  
for use by qualified service  
maintenance instructions in the  
personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric  
shock do not perform any servicing other  
than that contained in the operation  
instructions. Repairs have to be performed  
by qualified service personnel.  
accompanying literature.  
Please read the manual.  
Caution  
To reduce the risk of electric  
shock, do not remove the  
top cover (or the rear section). No user  
serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to  
qualified personnel.  
Terminals marked with this  
symbol carry electrical  
current of sufficient  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
4. Follow all instructions.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6. Clean only with dry cloth.  
7. Do not block any ventilation  
openings. Install in accordance with the  
manufacturer’s instructions.  
8. Do not install near any heat sources  
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,  
or other apparatus (including amplifiers)  
that produce heat.  
magnitude to constitute risk of electric  
shock. Use only high-quality professional  
speaker cables with ¼" TS or twist-locking  
plugs pre-installed. All other installation or  
modification should be performed only by  
qualified personnel.  
Caution  
To reduce the risk of fire  
or electric shock, do not  
This symbol, wherever it  
expose this appliance to rain and moisture.  
The apparatus shall not be exposed to  
dripping or splashing liquids and no  
objects filled with liquids, such as vases,  
shall be placed on the apparatus.  
appears, alerts you to the  
presence of uninsulated  
dangerous voltage inside the enclosure -  
voltage that may be sufficient to constitute  
a risk of shock.  
 
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9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of  
the polarized or grounding-type plug.  
A polarized plug has two blades with one  
wider than the other. A grounding-type  
plug has two blades and a third grounding  
prong. The wide blade or the third  
prong are provided for your safety. If the  
provided plug does not fit into your outlet,  
consult an electrician for replacement of  
the obsolete outlet.  
10. Protect the power cord from being  
walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,  
convenience receptacles, and the point  
where they exit from the apparatus.  
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury  
from tip-over.  
13. Unplug this apparatus during  
lightning storms or when unused for long  
periods of time.  
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel. Servicing is required when  
the apparatus has been damaged in any  
way, such as power supply cord or plug  
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or  
objects have fallen into the apparatus,  
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or  
LEGAL DISCLAIMER  
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND  
APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE  
WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT  
GUARANTEED. BEHRINGER IS PART OF  
THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM).  
moisture, does not operate normally, or has ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY  
been dropped.  
OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS.  
11. Use only attachments/accessories  
specified by the manufacturer.  
MUSIC GROUP ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR  
ANY LOSS WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED BY  
ANY PERSON WHO RELIES EITHER WHOLLY  
OR IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION,  
PHOTOGRAPH OR STATEMENT CONTAINED  
HEREIN. COLORS AND SPECIFICATIONS  
MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT.  
MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD  
THROUGH AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS  
15. The apparatus shall be connected to  
a MAINS socket outlet with a protective  
earthing connection.  
16. Where the MAINS plug or an  
appliance coupler is used as the disconnect  
device, the disconnect device shall remain  
readily operable.  
12. Use only with  
the cart, stand,  
tripod, bracket,  
or table specified by  
the manufacturer,  
or sold with the apparatus. When a cart  
is used, use caution when moving the  
 
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AND RESELLERS ONLY. FULLFILLERS  
AND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF  
MUSIC GROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY  
§ 4, MUSIC Group shall, at its discretion,  
either replace or repair the product using  
suitable new or reconditioned product  
or parts. In case MUSIC Group decides to  
replace the entire product, this limited  
warranty shall apply to the replacement  
product for the remaining initial warranty  
period, i.e., one (1) year (or otherwise  
applicable minimum warranty period)  
from the date of purchase of the  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
§ 1 Warranty  
NO AUTHORITY TO BIND MUSIC GROUP BY (1) This limited warranty is valid only  
ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED UNDERTAKING  
OR REPRESENTATION. THIS MANUAL  
IS COPYRIGHTED. NO PART OF THIS  
MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED OR  
TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR  
BY ANY MEANS, ELECTRONIC OR  
MECHANICAL, INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING office closest to you.  
AND RECORDING OF ANY KIND,  
FOR ANY PURPOSE, WITHOUT THE  
EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF  
MUSIC GROUP IP LTD.  
if you purchased the product from a  
MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller in the  
country of purchase. A list of authorized  
resellers can be found on BEHRINGER’s  
website behringer.com under“Where to  
Buy, or you can contact the MUSIC Group  
original product.  
(2) MUSIC Group* warrants the  
(3) Upon validation of the warranty claim,  
the repaired or replacement product will  
be returned to the user freight prepaid by  
MUSIC Group.  
mechanical and electronic components  
of this product to be free of defects in  
material and workmanship if used under  
normal operating conditions for a period  
of one (1) year from the original date of  
purchase (see the Limited Warranty terms  
in § 4 below), unless a longer minimum  
warranty period is mandated by applicable  
local laws. If the product shows any defects  
within the specified warranty period  
and that defect is not excluded under  
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.  
(4) Warranty claims other than those  
indicated above are expressly excluded.  
PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT.  
IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING  
YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS LIMITED  
WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF  
OF PURCHASE.  
© 2012 MUSIC GROUP IP LTD.  
TRIDENT CHAMBERS, WICKHAMS CAY,  
P.O. BOX 146, ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA,  
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS  
 
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§ 2 Online registration  
may also be found under“Support”at  
but not limited to, fuses and batteries.  
behringer.com. Alternatively, please submit Where applicable, MUSIC Group warrants  
Please do remember to register your new  
BEHRINGER equipment right after your  
purchase at behringer.com under“Support”  
and kindly read the terms and conditions  
of our limited warranty carefully.  
Registering your purchase and equipment  
with us helps us process your repair claims  
quicker and more efficiently. Thank you for  
your cooperation!  
an online warranty claim at behringer.com  
BEFORE returning the product. All inquiries  
must be accompanied by a description  
of the problem and the serial number of  
the product. After verifying the product’s  
warranty eligibility with the original  
sales receipt, MUSIC Group will then  
issue a Return Materials Authorization  
(“RMA”) number.  
the valves or meters contained in the  
product to be free from defects in material  
and workmanship for a period of ninety  
(90) days from date of purchase.  
(2) This limited warranty does not cover  
the product if it has been electronically  
or mechanically modified in any way.  
If the product needs to be modified or  
adapted in order to comply with applicable  
technical or safety standards on a national  
or local level, in any country which is not  
the country for which the product was  
originally developed and manufactured,  
this modification/adaptation shall not  
be considered a defect in materials or  
workmanship. This limited warranty does  
not cover any such modification/adaptation,  
regardless of whether it was carried out  
properly or not. Under the terms of this  
limited warranty, MUSIC Group shall not be  
§ 3 Return materials  
authorization  
(2) Subsequently, the product must be  
returned in its original shipping carton,  
together with the return authorization  
number to the address indicated by  
MUSIC Group.  
(3) Shipments without freight prepaid  
will not be accepted.  
(1) To obtain warranty service,  
please contact the retailer from whom the  
equipment was purchased. Should your  
MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller not be  
located in your vicinity, you may contact  
the MUSIC Group Authorized Fulfiller  
for your country listed under“Support”  
at behringer.com. If your country is not  
listed, please check if your problem can be  
dealt with by our“Online Support”which  
§ 4 Warranty Exclusions  
(1) This limited warranty does not  
cover consumable parts including,  
 
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held responsible for any cost resulting from  
such a modification/adaptation.  
(6) Damage/defects caused by the  
following conditions are not covered by  
this limited warranty:  
(8) If an inspection of the product by  
MUSIC Group shows that the defect in  
question is not covered by the limited  
warranty, the inspection costs are payable  
by the customer.  
(3) This limited warranty covers only  
the product hardware. It does not cover  
technical assistance for hardware or  
software usage and it does not cover  
any software products whether or not  
contained in the product. Any such  
software is provided“AS IS”unless  
expressly provided for in any enclosed  
software limited warranty.  
improper handling, neglect or failure  
to operate the unit in compliance with  
the instructions given in BEHRINGER  
user or service manuals;  
(9) Products which do not meet the  
terms of this limited warranty will be  
repaired exclusively at the buyer’s expense.  
MUSIC Group or its authorized service  
center will inform the buyer of any such  
circumstance. If the buyer fails to submit a  
written repair order within 6 weeks after  
notification, MUSIC Group will return the  
unit C.O.D. with a separate invoice for  
freight and packing. Such costs will also  
be invoiced separately when the buyer has  
sent in a written repair order.  
(10) MUSIC Group Authorized Resellers do  
not sell new products directly in online  
auctions. Purchases made through an  
online auction are on a“buyer beware”  
basis. Online auction confirmations or sales  
receipts are not accepted for warranty  
connection or operation of the unit in  
any way that does not comply with  
the technical or safety regulations  
applicable in the country where the  
product is used;  
(4) This limited warranty is invalid if the  
factory-applied serial number has been  
altered or removed from the product.  
damage/defects caused by acts of  
God/Nature (accident, fire, flood, etc)  
or any other condition that is beyond  
the control of MUSIC Group.  
(5) Free inspections and maintenance/repair  
work are expressly excluded from this limited  
warranty, in particular, if caused by improper  
handling of the product by the user. This also  
applies to defects caused by normal wear  
and tear, in particular, of faders, crossfaders,  
potentiometers, keys/buttons, guitar strings,  
illuminants and similar parts.  
(7) Any repair or opening of the  
unit carried out by unauthorized  
personnel (user included) will void the  
limited warranty.  
 
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verification and MUSIC Group will not  
repair or replace any product purchased  
through an online auction.  
§ 7 Limitation of liability  
§ 9 Amendment  
This limited warranty is the complete and  
exclusive warranty between you and  
MUSIC Group. It supersedes all other  
written or oral communications related  
to this product. MUSIC Group provides no  
other warranties for this product.  
Warranty service conditions are subject  
to change without notice. For the latest  
warranty terms and conditions and  
additional information regarding  
MUSIC Group’s limited warranty, please see  
complete details online at behringer.com.  
§ 5 Warranty transferability  
This limited warranty is extended  
exclusively to the original buyer  
(customer of authorized reseller) and is  
not transferable to anyone who may  
subsequently purchase this product.  
No other person (reseller, etc.) shall be  
entitled to give any warranty promise on  
behalf of MUSIC Group.  
* MUSIC Group Macao Commercial Offshore  
Limited of Rue de Pequim No. 202-A,  
Macau Finance Centre 9/J, Macau,  
§ 8 Other warranty rights and  
national law  
including all MUSIC Group companies  
(1) This limited warranty does not exclude  
or limit the buyer’s statutory rights as a  
consumer in any way.  
§ 6 Claim for damage  
(2) The limited warranty regulations  
mentioned herein are applicable unless  
they constitute an infringement of  
applicable mandatory local laws.  
(3) This warranty does not detract from  
the seller’s obligations in regard to any  
lack of conformity of the product and any  
hidden defect.  
Subject only to the operation of mandatory  
applicable local laws, MUSIC Group shall  
have no liability to the buyer under this  
warranty for any consequential or indirect  
loss or damage of any kind. In no event  
shall the liability of MUSIC Group under this  
limited warranty exceed the invoiced value  
of the product.  
 
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1. Introduction  
1.1 Before you get started  
1.1.1 Shipment  
The high-resolution 24Bit-A/D and D/A converter can process  
signals up to 96 kHz. Totally reliable drivers for Windows XP and  
Mac OS X guarantee an extremely short latency. Thanks to its  
ultra-stable metal construction and the small dimensions of the  
housing, the FCA202 is also ideal for traveling. Thanks to the  
separate headphone output, you can play back your recordings  
at any time, even if you don’t happen to have any loudspeakers  
available. The second, 6-pin FireWire socket means you can  
connect additional FW devices such as hard drives. To provide  
power to laptops with 4-pin sockets, simply use the mains  
adapter provided. A POWER LED and a FW LED give you a quick  
check that the FCA202 is properly connected to the mains  
supply and to the computer. The security port plus a suitable  
security lock from Kensington provide top protection against  
theft when you’re on the road.  
The FCA202 package includes:  
one FCA202 hardware unit  
one external mains adapter  
one FireWire 400 cable, 6-pin to 6-pin  
one FireWire 400 cable, 6-pin to 4-pin  
one handbook  
one installation CD, which includes drivers / software  
Your FCA202 was carefully packed at the assembly plant to assure  
secure transport. Should the condition of the cardboard box  
suggest that damage may have taken place, please inspect the  
unit immediately and look for physical indications of damage.  
The FCA202 is the ideal extra for every computer musician.  
Damaged equipment should NEVER be sent directly  
to us. Please inform the dealer from whom you  
acquired the unit immediately as well as the  
transportation company from which you took delivery.  
Otherwise, all claims for replacement / repair may be  
rendered invalid.  
 
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Please always use the original packaging to avoid  
damage due to storage or shipping.  
1.1.3 Online registration  
Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your  
and conditions of our warranty carefully.  
Never let unsupervised children play with the FCA202  
or with its packaging.  
Please dispose of all packaging materials in an  
environmentally friendly fashion.  
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our intention  
to have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for  
warranty service, please contact the BEHRINGER retailer from  
whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER  
dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact  
one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is  
included in the original equipment packaging (Global Contact  
Information/European Contact Information). Should your  
country not be listed, please contact the distributor nearest  
you. A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our  
website (http://behringer.com).  
1.1.2 Initial operation  
Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling.  
To avoid overheating, do not place the FCA202 on top of power  
amps or near radiators, etc.  
The connection to the mains can be made either using  
the mains adapter provided or via the FireWire interface.  
It complies with the required safety regulations.  
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us  
process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently.  
Thank you for your cooperation!  
 
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2. Installation  
2.1 System requirements  
To work with the FCA202, your computer must fulfill the  
following minimum requirements:  
Important Notes Concerning Installation  
on a PC!  
To ensure that your FCA202 works properly, make sure  
you install the drivers before connecting the hardware  
to the computer. Otherwise, the hardware will not be  
correctly identified and in some circumstances will not  
work correctly.  
PC  
MAC  
Intel or AMD CPU,  
1 GHz or higher  
G4 / G5, 800 MHz or higher  
minimum 512 MB RAM  
minimum 512 MB RAM  
6-pin or 4-pin FireWire  
interface  
6-pin or 4-pin FireWire  
interface  
If you have already cable-connected your interface,  
break the connection between the FCA202 and  
your computer, and then restart your system.  
Then, install the drivers as described in Chapter 2.2.  
Connect your audio interface only after you have  
successfully completed the installation.  
Mac OS X 10.3.9 (Panther)  
or higher  
Windows XP SP2  
2.2 Installation under Windows XP  
Close all unnecessary programs before beginning the  
installation process  
Insert the driver CD. Use Windows Explorer to select the  
drive that contains the CD, and then start the setup file  
Follow the on-screen instructions and confirm that you  
want to continue with the installation until this has  
been completed  
 
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When the installation has been successfully completed,  
connect the hardware interface with the computer via an  
unused FireWire socket. The hardware inputs and outputs  
are now available to you in every audio application  
2.4 Hardware connection  
Connect the FCA202 to your computer using one of the two  
FireWire cables provided. Some computers have 6-pin sockets  
which allow the power supply for the FireWire hardware to  
be made directly via the bus, while others offer reduced 4-pin  
sockets. Depending on the arrangement, there are various ways  
in which you can operate your FCA202.  
During the installation process, you may be given a  
Windows message that the equipment drivers that  
are to be installed have not passed the Windows  
Logo test. Confirm this message and proceed as usual  
with the installation. Your Windows installation will  
not be affected by this in any way  
Operation without a mains adapter on a computer  
with a 6-pin socket  
This is a typical setup for most computers, which can  
provide adequate power supply for the FCA202 via the  
FireWire interface. Use the appropriate cable with the  
6-pin plug connectors. If your computer cannot ensure  
an adequate power supply, use the mains adapter that  
is provided.  
2.3 Installation under Mac OS X  
With the Mac OS X, you can use the FCA202 immediately,  
without having to install additional drivers. Connect the  
hardware to your Mac via an unused FireWire socket.  
OS X (from version 10.3.9) will automatically recognize the  
equipment. The inputs and outputs on the interface are now  
available to you in every audio application.  
 
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Operation with a mains adapter on a computer with  
a 6-pin socket  
Use the appropriate cable that includes two 6-pin plug  
connectors. In this case, the FCA202 will be provided with  
current via the mains adapter. This option is suggested  
if you have a laptop with a 6-pin socket but don’t want  
to add another burden on the computer battery when  
running the computer from the battery, or if your  
computer cannot provide enough power to operate  
the FCA202.  
Operation with a mains adapter on a computer with  
a 4-pin socket  
This is the typical setup for most laptop computers.  
Use the appropriate cable that includes a 6-pin and a 4-pin  
plug connector. In this case, you will have to use the mains  
adapter provided to supply the power to the FCA202.  
 
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3. Operating Elements and Connections  
3.1 Front panel  
(1)  
(3)  
(4)  
(2)  
Fig. 3.1: Front panel FCA202  
(1) You can connect standard commercial headphones fitted  
(3) The POWER LED indicates that the equipment is ready to  
operate. It lights up as soon as the FCA202 is provided with  
power from the mains adapter or via the FireWire socket.  
with a ¼" TRS jack plug to the  
socket.  
(2) Use the LEVEL control to adjust the headphone volume.  
Turn the control fully to the left before you connect  
the headphones. This helps you avoid the damage that is  
caused by high volume settings.  
(4) The FW LED lights up as soon as the FCA202 is correctly  
connected by a FireWire cable to a computer that is in  
operation. If the LED does not light up, check the FireWire  
connection to the computer. You can find more information  
on hardware and driver installation in Chapter 2.  
 
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3.2 Rear panel  
(5) (6)  
(7)  
(8)  
(9)  
Fig. 3.2 back of the FCA202  
(5) Use the DC IN socket to connect the mains adapter  
provided. For further information, please carefully read  
through Chapter 2.4.  
(8) You can connect balanced or unbalanced audio cables with  
¼" jack plugs to the BAL / UNBAL OUT sockets.  
(9) You can connect unbalanced audio cables with  
¼" TS jack plugs to the UNBAL IN sockets.  
(6) The LOCK port in combination with a suitable security lock  
from Kensington offers you a very good way to protect  
your equipment against theft. For further information,  
visit kensington.com.  
(7) Make the connection to your computer using one of the two  
6-pin FIREWIRE sockets. You can run other FireWire devices  
such as hard drives, from the second socket. This means that  
you always have a free FireWire port available, even if your  
computer has only one FireWire socket.  
 
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(12)  
(13)  
(11)  
(10)  
Fig. 3.3: CONTROL PANEL window  
 
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3.3 FCA202 control panel  
(11) Use the LATENCY SELECT slider to set the desired latency.  
Click the APPLY button to accept the selection made.  
In addition to the device drivers on the PC, a CONTROL PANEL  
is installed during the installation process. If you use an ASIO  
driver, use this software to configure the FCA202. You’ll find  
more information on the drivers in Chapter 4.1.  
You can only set the latency from the CONTROL PANEL  
if you are using an ASIO driver. Very short latency  
values can lead to audio dropouts. If this happens,  
pull the slider further to the right so that you set  
up higher values. You’ll find further information in  
Chapter 4.1.  
In Windows systems, the panel can be accessed from the  
“Start Menu”. In the “Start Menu”, choose “Control Panel”,  
and then look for the entry “FCA202”. Alternatively, you may  
find that the audio software you use has a dialog for opening  
up the panel. For more information, please refer to the manual  
for your audio application.  
(12) The SAMPLING FREQUENCY selection menu allows you to  
set the sample rate for the digital converter. The available  
frequencies are 44.1 kHz, 48.0 kHz and 96.0 kHz.  
(13) The wiring diagram is provided as additional information.  
With Mac OS X, you first have to select the FCA202 in  
“System Settings” under the entry “sound”. You can then  
directly configure the card from the audio application that  
you use. For more information, please refer to the appropriate  
software documentation.  
(10) The ABOUT section gives information about the driver  
versions that are used. Compare the version numbers  
given here with the drivers available via Internet from  
behringer.de. If you have any problems, you should always  
try to install the newest driver software.  
It shows the signal flow in the FCA202.  
Depending on the audio software used, you may have  
to restart your application in order to activate any  
changes that you made in the CONTROL PANEL. If you  
want to be sure that your settings have been correctly  
accepted, configure your Windows system before you  
start the audio application.  
 
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4. Working with the FCA202  
supports the full range of functions offered by your hardware  
and gives you the best performance.  
4.1 Device drivers and latency  
You will normally find the selection of a driver model for the  
FCA202 hardware in an audio setup menu or in the standard  
default settings of the software you are using. If necessary,  
check the documentation for your software.  
A device driver is an interface that ensures communication  
between the software (audio application) and the hardware  
(the FCA202). In recent years, the PC platform has witnessed the  
establishment of several different driver models for sound cards.  
Some of these drivers cannot be used for simultaneous recording  
and playback or for working with software plug-ins, since they do  
not support the full range of functions provided by professional  
sound cards and cause a long time delay (latency).  
If you work with the program Sonar from Cakewalk, you can  
also use the WDM KS driver, since this achieves comparable  
latencies to the ASIO driver. In case of doubt, check whether  
the ASIO or the WDM KS driver gives better results with your  
Sonar system.  
The FCA202 software provides a number of driver models  
for Windows platforms and for professional recording.  
With standard Windows-applications, you don’t need to worry  
about which driver is currently being used by the operating  
system. You only need to select the correct playback device via  
the Windows “Control Panel”.  
Things are much simpler with the Mac platform.  
With OS X, there is only one driver model, the CoreAudio driver.  
Thus there´s no need to worry about which driver to select.  
In PC systems, the latency very much depends on the  
driver used. For recording, always select an ASIO driver  
and use the CONTROL PANEL to set up a lower latency  
(less than 16 ms). The smaller the value, the better.  
If audio dropouts occur, try increasing the latency  
in stages.  
However, as soon as you start to produce or record  
computer-based music and work with special audio software  
such as Cubase, Live, Logic, Tracktion, or others, you should  
make sure that you selected an ASIO driver. This driver model  
 
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4.2 The FCA202 in studio operation  
F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202  
PC/Mac  
HPS3000  
Firewire 1  
Bal/Unbal Out 1/L  
Phones Out  
Bal/Unbal Out 2/R  
Unbal In 1/L  
Unbal In 2/R  
Tape In order  
Channel Input  
Channel Input 1  
Alt 3-4 Outputs  
XM8500  
Control Room Out L  
Channel Input 2  
XM8500  
Channel Input 3  
Control Room Out R  
Channel Input 5/6  
VOLUME  
PHONES  
MUTE  
PROG  
DEMO  
TYPE  
FILTER  
COMBI  
LEVEL  
PLAY  
POWER  
Sound Module  
Audio  
XENYX 1204FX  
Firewire  
Electric Guitar  
Fig. 4.2: Studio setup with the FCA202  
 
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To provide a professional recording interface between mixing  
console and computer, you can use the FCA202 in combination  
By routing each channel that you want to record through the  
ALT 3-4 subgroup, you can now use the input channels of the  
with a suitable mixing console that includes subgroup outputs. mixing console to record different signals (e.g. microphone,  
This type of setup allows you to record several signals in the  
computer at the same time, to simultaneously play back  
several takes or playbacks which have been recorded, and to  
listen to the whole recording via loudspeakers or headphones.  
Figure 4.1 shows one possible setup with an XENYX 1204FX  
mixing console.  
guitar, sound module etc.) in the computer. If you connect  
the OUT sockets of the FCA202 to channel inputs 7/8  
(not via TAPE INPUT), make sure that the signal is not switched  
to the subgroup but instead to the main output of your mixer  
(MUTE key on the XENYX 1204FX in channel 7/8 not pressed).  
Otherwise feedback can occur. Make sure that you use the  
SOURCE section on the mixing console to select the correct  
monitoring paths (ALT 3-4 + MAIN MIX or ALT 3-4 + TAPE).  
Connect the outputs of the subgroup (in this case ALT 3-4  
OUT) with the inputs of the FCA202 (9). You can choose to  
connect the outputs (8) of the interface either to the TAPE  
INPUT sockets or to a stereo channel output (e.g. LINE 7/8).  
Connect your loudspeakers to the CONTROL ROOM outputs of the  
mixing console. You can connect control headphones to the  
socket (1) of the FCA202 or to the headphones output of your  
mixing console.  
If you lead the FCA202 back via a channel input  
(not TAPE INPUT), you can also use the Aux channel to set up  
a monitor mix for live musicians. To do this, use the Aux Send  
(e.g. Aux 1) in this channel input. If the musicians want to  
hear themselves as well as the playback or previous recording  
takes, use the Aux Sends in the recording channels to mix in the  
recording signals with the monitor mix.  
 
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4.3 The FCA202 as a portable laptop recording device  
Laptop  
HPS3000  
B2031A  
B2031A  
Bal/Unbal  
Out 1/L  
Bal/Unbal  
Out 2/R  
Phones Out  
Firewire 1  
F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202  
Unbal In 1/L  
Unbal In 2/R  
Audio  
XM8500  
MiniMIC MIC800  
MiniMIC MIC800  
Firewire  
XM8500  
Fig. 4.3: The FCA202 as a laptop audio interface  
 
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Its small dimensions means that the FCA202, in combination  
with a laptop computer, provides the ideal solution for a mobile  
recording studio. All that you need is a small mixing console  
or two microphone preamplifiers, so that you can connect  
microphones. Given its size, the MINIMIC MIC800 is especially  
suitable for this type of application. Figure 4.2 shows a setup  
that includes a laptop computer, FCA202, and two MINIMIC  
MIC800 microphone preamplifiers.  
5. Audio Connections  
There are various ways to integrate the FCA202 into your  
setup. Depending on the application you will need different  
connecting cables, and these will be discussed in the  
following section.  
5.1 Cabling with jack cables  
To operate the FCA202 in series with other equipment, you will  
need standard commercial ¼" jack cables, often referred to as  
instrument cables or patch cables.  
Connect the two MINIMIC MIC800 units to the inputs (9)  
of the FCA202. With two active loudspeakers connected to the  
outputs (8) of the FCA202, you can control your recording and  
via the -output (1) provide a musician with a playback  
signal. If you don’t use a pair of loudspeakers, you can use  
headphones to listen to your mix in case you don´t have to  
provide a musician with a monitor signal.  
These cables have a ¼" TS jack plug at each end. Connect the  
inputs of the equipment with the corresponding outputs of  
each of the other devices.  
A setup that includes a laptop computer, an FCA202,  
headphones, and a sequencer, provides a compact and mobile  
music production environment.  
 
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If your other equipment has balanced inputs, use a balanced  
switched cable with two stereo jack plugs at the balanced  
outputs of the FCA202. These cables provide a high level of  
security against interference signals such as noise interference  
from power cables, and they should be used for all long  
cable routes.  
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 ¼" TS jack plugs  
 
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5.2 Headphones socket  
tip  
hot (+ve)  
The FCA202 is provided with a socket for headphones. You can  
connect any standard commercial headphone with a ¼" TRS  
jack plug to this. For Mini TRS jack plugs, you will need a  
suitable adapter. You can see the required pin allocation from  
the following diagram.  
ring  
cold (-ve)  
sleeve  
ground/shield  
tip  
ring  
sleeve  
¼" TRS headphones connector  
strain relief clamp  
strain relief clamp  
sleeve  
ring  
tip  
strain relief clamp  
sleeve  
ring  
tip  
sleeve  
ground/shield  
sleeve  
ground/shield  
ring  
right signal  
tip  
left signal  
ring  
cold (-ve)  
tip  
hot (+ve)  
Fig. 5.3: Stereo jack plug for a set of headphones  
Fig. 5.2: Balanced jack cable with ¼" TRS jack plugs  
 
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6. Specifications  
Unbal In  
Firewire 1 + 2  
Socket  
Sockets  
Input impedance  
Max. input level  
¼" TS jacks, unbalanced  
ca. 24 kΩ  
2 dBV  
6-pin (IEEE1394)  
Kensington lock  
Lock  
Socket  
Bal / Unbal Out  
Digital Processing  
Sockets  
Output impedance  
Max. output level  
¼" TRS jacks, balanced  
ca. 1 kΩ  
2 dBV  
Converter  
Sample rate  
24-bit Multibit Delta-Sigma  
44.1 kHz, 48.0 kHz, 96.0 kHz  
Phones Out  
Software  
Socket  
Output impedance  
Max. output level  
¼" TRS stereo jack  
ca. 50 Ω  
4.5 dBu, 2x15 mW @ 32 Ω  
Drivers  
Windows  
Mac OS X  
WDM KS, ASIO, MME  
CoreAudio  
(integrated into OS X)  
 
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Mains Voltage  
USA / Canada  
System Data  
120 V~, 60 Hz  
240 V~, 50 Hz  
220 V~, 50 Hz  
230 V~, 50 Hz  
100 V~, 50 - 60 Hz  
< 10 W  
Frequency response  
10 Hz to 21 kHz,  
1 dB @ 44.1 kHz sample rate  
10 Hz to 45 kHz,  
1 dB @ 96.0 kHz sample rate  
0.01% typ. @ -10 dBV, 1 kHz  
-100 dB @ 0 dBV, 1 kHz  
U.K. / Australia  
China  
Europe  
Japan  
Power consumption  
Harmonic distortion  
Crosstalk  
Signal to noise  
100 dB typ. @ 1 kHz,  
A-weighted  
Dimensions / Weight  
Dimensions (H x W x D) ca. 1.10 x 4.53 x 6.10"  
ca. 28 x 115 x 155 mm  
Power Supply  
Weight  
ca. 1.5 lbs / 0.7 kg  
FireWire connection  
Mains connection  
9-30 V, 200 mA max.  
External mains adapter,  
12 V~, 200 mA  
BEHRINGER always takes great care to ensure the highest standard of quality.  
Any modifications which may be necessary will be made without prior notification.  
Specifications and appearance of the equipment can therefore differ from the details or  
illustrations shown.  
 
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS  
COMMISSION COMPLIANCE  
INFORMATION  
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause  
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and  
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or  
more of the following measures:  
F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from  
that to which the receiver is connected.  
Responsible Party Name:  
Address:  
MUSIC Group Services US Inc.  
18912 North Creek Parkway,  
Suite 200 Bothell, WA 98011,  
USA  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject  
to the following two conditions:  
Phone/Fax No.:  
Phone: +1 425 672 0816  
Fax: +1 425 673 7647  
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202  
complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph:  
Important information:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits  
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment  
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by  
MUSIC Group can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.  
 
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