User manual PRESONUS STUDIOLIVE 16.4.2

[. . . ] CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no object filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. CAUTION: These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. [. . . ] As with the disposal of all old electrical and electronic equipment, this product is not to be treated as regular household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. This product complies with the European Union Council Directives and Standards relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC Directive 89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC). Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Overview 3 Recording 2 Controls & Connections 4 Multiple Mixers Table of Contents Table of Contents 5 Tutorials 6 Technical information Introduction 1. 1 Features Overview Technical Information Tutorials Multiple Mixers Recording Controls & Connections 1. 2 Features 1. 2 Features Overview Technical Information Tutorials Multiple Mixers Recording Controls & Connections 1. 3 What is in the Box 1. 4 Getting Started: Mixing Overview Technical Information Tutorials Multiple Mixers Recording Controls & Connections 1. 4 Getting Started: Mixing 2. 1 The Patch Bay Controls & Connections Microphone Inputs. 48-Volt Phantom Power. Technical Information : 22 dBu Headroom. Line-Level Input. Insert. Tutorials Multiple Mixers Recording Overview 2. 1 The Patch Bay 2. 1 The Patch Bay Controls & Connections Mono Output Level. Recording Technical Information Tutorials Multiple Mixers Main Output Main Output Level. Tape In/Out. Aux Outputs. Pre-Insert Balanced Direct Outputs. Talkback Mic Input. Talkback Mic Level. Mono Output. Overview 2. 1 The Patch Bay 2. 2 FireWire Ports. Multiple Mixers 2 Amp Fuse. Technical Information S/PDIF Output. Power-Adapter Input. A Quick Note on Printing Fat Channel Dynamics and EQ: Sample Rate Selector Changes StudioLive Sample Rate. Technical Information Tutorials Multiple Mixers Recording Controls & Connections Overview 3. 3. 3 Universal Control Buffer Size Selector (PC only) 3. 3. 3 Universal Control Opens and Closes Launch and Device Windows Controls & Connections Changes the StudioLive Buffer Size. · Close Window. · Quit. Settings: Check Firmware Scans Your StudioLive and Updates the Firmware Tutorials Operation Mode Changes How the StudioLive Driver's Buffer Size is Set Normal Mode. Safe Mode Technical Information Clocksource Changes the Clocksource for Chained FireStudio family devices Settings: Run at Startup Launches the Universal Control Application Automatically on Startup (Windows Only) Device Window Button Opens the Device Window Multiple Mixers Recording Overview 3. 3. 3 Universal Control 3. 3. 3 Universal Control Controls & Connections Settings: Always on Top Allows the Launch Window to Stay in View When Other Applications Are in Use. Settings: WDM Setup Opens the WDM Channel Mapper Technical Information Tutorials Multiple Mixers Recording Overview 3. 3. 4 Advanced WDM Features (PC only) 3. 3. 5 Technical Information Tutorials Multiple Mixers Recording Controls & Connections Configuring Your StudioLive for Core (Mac only) Overview 3. 3. 6 Enabling and Using Lockout Mode 3. 4 Hook-up Diagram: In The Studio with StudioLive Technical Information Tutorials Multiple Mixers Recording Controls & Connections Overview 4. 1 Getting Started 4. 1. 2 Aux Mixing With Cascaded Mixers Controls & Connections . 4. 1. 1 Technical Information Tutorials Multiple Mixers Configuring Multiple Units Recording Overview 4. 1. 3 Internal Effects Buses 4. 1. 5 Scene Store and Recall Controls & Connections 4. 1. 6 Copy and Load 4. 1. 4 Subgroups: To Merge Or Not To Merge 4. 1. 7 Universal Control & Multiple Mixers Technical Information Tutorials Multiple Mixers Recording Overview 4. 2 Talkback Microphone: Analog Tape Input Tutorials Technical Information 5. 1. 1 Main FireWire Returns: Installation and Authorization Installing Studio One Artist FireWire Sends: PC Users: Mac Users: Monitor Bus: Multiple Mixers Recording Controls & Connections Local Versus Merged Buses And Inputs 5. 1 Studio One Artist Quick Start Overview 5. 1. 1 Installation and Authorization 5. 1. 1 Installation and Authorization Controls & Connections Create a User Account Installing Bundled Content for Studio One Artist Activating Studio One Artist Online Activating Studio One Artist Offline Technical Information Tutorials Multiple Mixers Recording Overview 5. 1. 2 Enabling the Audio Driver 5. 1. 3 Configuring Your MIDI Devices Controls & Connections Setting up an external MIDI keyboard controller from the Start page. Start Page: Setup Area Shows Active Audio Driver and Sample Rate and Provides Quick Links to Configure Audio and MIDI Step 1 Step 2 Technical Information Tutorials Multiple Mixers Recording Overview 5. 1. 3 5. 1. 3 Controls & Connections Step 3 Step 2 Setting up an external MIDI sound module from the Start page. Step 1 Technical Information Tutorials Step 4 Step 3 Multiple Mixers Recording Overview 5. 1. 4 Step 1 Step 3 Configuring Audio I/O Step 4 Step 7 Technical Information Tutorials Multiple Mixers 5. 1. 4 Configuring Audio I/O Step 6 Recording Controls & Connections Overview 5. 1. 5 5. 1. 5 Creating a Song Controls & Connections Creating Audio Tracks Step 1 Multiple Mixers Step 1 Step 3 Step 3 Technical Information Tutorials Step 2 Creating MIDI Tracks Recording Overview 5. 1. 5 Creating a Song 5. 1. 5 Creating a Song Controls & Connections Step 4 Please Note: MIDI data does not contain audio signals. To hear your sound module, you must connect the audio output of the sound module to a FireStudio Project audio input, then connect the FireStudio Project's audio outputs to a sound system. (You also can listen on headphones, using the FireStudio Project's headphone output. ) When you are ready to mix your Song, you must convert the recorded MIDI data to an audio waveform by recording a new audio track. Adding Virtual Instruments and Plug-in Effects to your Song Opening the Browser Drag and Drop Virtual Instruments Technical Information Tutorials Drag and Drop Audio and MIDI Files Multiple Mixers Recording Overview 5. 2 Microphones 5. 2. 3 USB and other Types Controls & Connections 5. 2. 1 Condenser 5. 2. 4 5. 2. 2 Microphone Placement Dynamic Technical Information Piano Ribbon Tutorials Multiple Mixers Recording Overview 5. 2. 4 Microphone Placement 5. 2. 4 Microphone Placement Controls & Connections Electric Guitar Drum Overheads (XY example) Acoustic Guitar Technical Information Snare Drum (top and bottom) Bass Guitar (Direct and Speaker) Tutorials Multiple Mixers Recording Overview 5. 3 Does every instrument need compression? Recording What is dynamic range?Why do you need noise gates? Tutorials Technical Information Why do we need compression? Multiple Mixers 5. 3. 1 Common Questions Regarding Dynamics Processing Controls & Connections A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing 5. 3. 1 Common Questions Regarding Dynamics Overview 5. 3. 2 Types of Dynamics Processing 5. 3. 2 Types of Dynamics Processing Controls & Connections Compression/Limiting Expansion Noise Gating Technical Information Tutorials Multiple Mixers Recording Overview 5. 3. 3 Vocabulary of Dynamics Processors 5. 3. 3 Vocabulary of Dynamics Processors Controls & Connections Auto. Makeup Gain. Compressors Threshold. Multiple Mixers Technical Information Tutorials Compressor Sidechain. Ratio. Expanders Limiter. Hard/Soft Knee. Recording Overview 5. 3. 3 Vocabulary of Dynamics Processors 5. 3. 4 Hold. Release. Soft. Range. Medium. Tutorials Screamer. Percussion Snare/Kick. Left/Right (Stereo) Overheads. Technical Information Multiple Mixers Recording Vocals Controls & Connections General Compressing Setting Suggestions Overview 5. 3. 4 Fretted Instruments Electric Bass. Stereo Mix Stereo Limiter. Acoustic Guitar. [. . . ] · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by PreSonus Audio Electronics could void the user's authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules. [. . . ]