AudioBox™ 44VSL
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1. Install and Authorize Studio One Artist PreSonus AudioBox 44VSL 3 0 Install and Authorize Studio One Artist 10 For complete information on using installing and authorizing Studio One see Section 4 3 in your AudioBox 22 44VSL Owner s Manual or Studio One User Manual located in the Studio One Help menu Your AudioBox 44VSL comes with Studio One Artist recording and production software Studio One Artist provides you with all of the tools necessary to capture and mix a great performance As a valued PreSonus customer you are also eligible for a discount upgrade to Studio One Producer or Studio One Professional For more details on the Studio One upgrade program for PreSonus customers please visit http studioone presonus com If you use another DAW and do not wish to install Studio One Artist please skip to Section 4 1 Insert your Studio One Artist installation DVD into your computer s DVD drive 2 Windows The Studio One Installer will launch automatically follow the onscreen instructions Mac Drag the Studio One application icon over the Applications folder Make sure to run Studio One from the Applications folder on your hard drive Welcome to the Studio One Setup Wizard This rained val pide yoa Herco the rabiata af Sie Caras Ouick Start Guide Install and Authorize Studio One Artist 3 Authorizing Studio One Artist 3 1 3 1 Authorizing Studio One Artist 1 2 cA Make s2. Connect the Main Outputs of your AudioBox to your power amplifier or powered monitors using balanced cables 5 If you re using passive speakers connect them to your power amplifier using speaker cable 6 If your microphone requires phantom power press the 48V button on the front panel 7 Turn on your amplifier or powered monitors 8 Connect a pair of headphones to your AudioBox 44VSL 9 Turn the AudioBox Phones volume control to the 12 o clock position mnor l 15 4 Set your Levels and Record PreSonus AudioBox 44VSL 4 1 Creating a Monitor Mix Using VSL 10 Turn the Mixer knob on the front panel of your AudioBox all the way clockwise to the VSL position While using Virtual StudioLive you will be monitoring the playback through VSL so you ll remove any analog monitoring from the mix Configuring Studio One Artist 11 Launch Studio One Artist If you are using a different DAW or no DAW at all you can skip to Step 18 12 From the Start page select Create a new Song 13 To begin a new Song select AudioBox 44VSL from the Templates list 000 New Song 7 Create an empty song Volumes Eli sStorage StudioOne So ongs _ AudioBox 1818 VSL OF 8 Analog Inputs 4 AudioBox 22 VSL yv AudioBox 44 VSL All Inputs 4 4 AudioBox 44 VSL All Inputs 4 Audiobox USB a Recording setup for Audiob FireBox 16 Ouick Start Guide Set your Levels and Record 4 Creating a Monit
3. StudioLive 16 0 2 mixer plus add reverb and delay 2 1 Basic Instructions for Windows and Mac For complete information on using VSL see Section 4 1 in your AudioBox 22 44VSL User Manual After inserting the Installation CD into your disc drive run the AudioBox installer It will take you through each step of the installation process Before you start the installation quit all applications and connect your AudioBox 44VSL to an available USB 2 0 or 3 0 port on your computer Windows Vista Users If you see any Windows Security alerts click Install this driver software anyway gt Dont inital this drreer pottewane Be Pard bai pi aim been bie elele am at ut After you have followed the onscreen instructions you will be alerted that the installer has successfully finished and it will prompt you to reboot your computer Click Finish PC or Restart Mac to automatically restart your computer lali Paa ainui Audi dia Wi The installation was completed successfully Completing the Audiolox Setup izar Infreduction To compete Te instal Gor Auceoios Setup muri restart a Ba iar gotaouier Aek pou Woe fe iiai noe installacion Type D Tei rab E Hi SSL res Installacion He E mesari he commenter laker G Sumanary The installation was successful The saftwar was Inatalled Click Resaart ta niih installing the woftware GoBack Restart 1
4. acquainted with your AudioBox 44VSL Complete information is in the User Manual located on your AudioBox Driver disc We suggest that you use the User Manual to familiarize yourself with the features applications and correct connection procedures for your AudioBox before trying to connect it to your computer This will help you avoid problems during installation and setup Throughout the User Manual you will find Power User tips These tips provide tricks to help you become a seasoned pro with your AudioBox In addition to the Power User tips you will find an assortment of audio tutorials at the back of the User Manual These tutorials cover everything from microphone placement to equalizer and compression suggestions and are included to help you get the most from your AudioBox 44VSL 1 Hook up your AudioBox 44VSL 1 1 Front Panel Connections PreSonus AudioBox 44VSL 1 0 Hook up your AudioBox 44VSL 1 1 Front Panel Connections Microphone Instrument Preamps Channels 1 and 2 of the AudioBox 44VSL have an XMAX microphone preamp and an instrument preamp The combo connector lets you use either 44 phone or XLR connectors in the same jack Use the 4 jacks to connect guitars or other unamplified instuments Use the XLR jacks to connect your favorite microphone 1 Mic Instrument j Microphone Line Inputs Channels 3 and 4 of the AudioBox 44VSL have both an XLR microphone input
5. and a balanced line input The combo connector lets you use either 1 4 phone or XLR connectors in the same jack Mixer Control This knob crossfades between the analog input signal of the preamps and the playback signal from your computer If the knob is at 12 o clock the input and playback systems will be equally balanced 48V Button This button activates phantom power for both microphone preamps AudioBox L Mic Line Use the 44 jacks to connect keyboards and other line level devices Use the XLR jacks to connect your favorite microphone Main Level This knob controls the output level for the Main Outputs on the back of the unit Input Trim Controls These knobs adjust the input gain level for their respective inputs Phones Level This knob controls the output level for the Phones headphone output on the back of the unit USB Sync LED This LED indicates power and proper USB sync It will illuminate red when the AudioBox 44VSL is properly powered and blue when it is properly synced to your computer Clip Indicators All channels feature a clip LED next to the trim control The red clip indicator LED will illuminate when the channel s input signal reaches 0 dBFS Quick Start Guide Hook up your AudioBox 44VSL 1 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 1 2 Rear Panel Connections USB 2 0 Connection This is where you connect the USB cable from your AudioBox 44V
6. AudioBox 44VSL Quick Start Guide A PreSonus www presonus com Important Safety Instructions A maintenance servicing instructions in this manual triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol 11 within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to humans CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do AN not expose this appliance to rain and moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liguids and no object filled with liguids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus AN by gualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions Repairs must be performed by gualified service personnel CAUTION These service instructions are for use 1 Read these instructions Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 15 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 16 6 Clean only with dry a cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Instal
7. SL to your computer MIDI In and Out Ports The MIDI input and output allow connection and communication with external MIDI controllers and other MIDI equipment Main Outputs This is where you connect your studio monitors or monitoring system The output level of the Main Outputs is controlled by the Main volume knob on the front of the unit 14 Stereo Headphone Output This is where you connect your headphones The output level is controlled by the Phones volume knob on the front of the unit EZB MAIN OUT LINE OUTPUTS PHONES Power Supply Connection This is where you connect the external power supply for your AudioBox 44VSL Line Outputs These are general purpose line level outputs All four Line outputs can be accessed by your computer and can be used for separate mixes additional speakers etc 1 3 Basic Hookup Diagram Wiis PreSonus AudioBox 44vs AA Consult your Owner s Manual on disc for many more hookup diagrams Ouick Start Guide Install the AudioBox Driver and VSL 2 Basic Instructions for Windows and Mac 2 1 2 0 Install the AudioBox Driver and VSL The AudioBox 44VSL is a revolutionary audio interface that provides both simple analog monitoring and powerful monitoring through Virtual StudioLive With VSL you can create extremely low latency monitor mixes using the same dynamics processing and equalization found in the
8. ate your account the next time you check your email 7 Enter the username and password you just created and the product key from your Studio One Artist installation disc Click on the Activate button to finish the activation process Online Activation Please enter username and password of your PreSonus user account and the Product Key of the Studio One version you purchased If you do not have a Product Key you can try Studio One for a time limited demo period iuriis Cine Username AudioBox Genius p Thai Bou hudo Cee Ka beer artistu io rai on Password Prriiiititiii i Fii Gtemcerber Product Key I2xm yvwx 3hi5 c34v fgo6 nbnx ve38 Pete Lepra brir Lert Auger Remember my credentials I have purchased ag je of Studio One oe 12 Ouick Start Guide Install and Authorize Studio One Artist 3 Installing the Studio One Artist Content 3 2 3 2 Installing the Studio One Artist Content Studio One Artist comes with many audio loops and instruments that are organized into Soundsets as well as demo songs and third party plug in instruments The first time you launch Studio One you will be asked to install the content automatically however any part of the content package can be installed at any time by opening the Studio One 2 0 menu and selecting Studio One Installation in Studio One Artist 1 By default each package will be selected for installation Make sure your Studio One DVD is inserted in your com
9. be treated as regular household waste Instead it shall be a handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment CE This product complies with the European Union Council Directives and Standards relating to electromagnetic compatibility EMC Directive 2006 95 EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2004 108 EC PreSonus AudioBox 44VSL Hook Up your AudioBox 44VSL 6 Consult the Rear and Front Panel Connections drawings on page 6 7 and the basic hookup diagram on page 8 Install the AudioBox Driver and VSL 9 Included with your AudioBox driver is the installation for Virtual StudioLive software VSL lets you create monitor mixes with dynamics and EQ on each channel You can even print these effects to your recording Go to page 9 Install and Authorize Studio One Artist 10 Your AudioBox 44VSL comes complete with a professional and easy to use DAW Studio One Artist that will turn your computer into a music studio and get you up and recording in less time than you can say number one song Set your Levels and Record 15 Your AudioBox 44VSL offers your two ways to create monitor mixes for the ultimate flexibility in monitoring This section takes you through both Want to Learn More 22 Want to read all about your AudioBox 44VSL s Tech Specs Can t wait to dive into Virtual StudioLive Dying to be the Studio One guru in your neighborhood Visit these reso
10. d the receiver 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 This apparatus does not exceed the Class A Class B whichever is applicable limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications ATTENTION Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num rigues de classe A de classe B selon le cas prescrites dans le reglement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par le minist re des communications du Canada As PreSonus 7257 Florida Boulevard Baton Rouge Louisiana 70806 USA 1 225 216 7887 www presonus com Part 825 AB0008 C
11. dio Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved PreSonus StudioLive Studio One Capture Virtual StudioLive XMAX and AudioBox are trademarks of PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc in the U S and other countries Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Inc in the U S and other countries Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies All specifications subject to change without notice except the jambalaya recipe which is a classic 23 AudioBox 44VSL Ouick Start Guide EMC Statement NOTE This eguipment 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 eguipment generates uses and can radiate radio freguency energy and if not 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 eguipment 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment an
12. e Refer to your Certificate of Warranty in your User Manual for PreSonus Technical Support telephone number A PreSonus Baton Rouge USA www presonus com 22 Quick Start Guide Added bonus PreSonus previously Top Secret recipe for Jambalaya Ingredients 5 Ibs link andouille sausage 3 Ibs boneless chicken 2 Ibs ground beef 3 Ibs onions yellow or purple 2 stalks of celery 1 Ib bell peppers green or red 1 batch green onions 3 Ibs rice Tony Chachere s Cajun Seasoning 1 bottle chicken stock concentrate or 3 cubes chicken bullion 1 can Rotel tomotoes with chilies diced regular hot Tabasco sauce Cooking Instructions 1 Ina16qt pot or larger slice link sausage and pan fry until brown 2 Add ground beef and brown GS 3 Do not remove from pot Add diced onions celery and bell peppers 1 can Rotel Original diced tomatoes w chilies 3 oz concentrate chicken stock 12 teaspoon of Cajun season ing 1 teaspoon of Tabasco hot sauce or more maybe lots more 4 Cook until onions are translucent 5 Add chicken and cook until it turns white 6 Add diced green onions 1 tsp salt gt gallon water and bring to a boil 7 Add rice and bring to a boil Cook on high for 8 minutes covered stirring every 2 min utes 8 Cook covered on low for 10 minutes stirring only once 9 Turn off and let sit for 30 minutes 10 Serve and enjoy H Serves 20 LL o 2012 PreSonus Au
13. has been dropped All PreSonus products in the USA should be serviced at the PreSonus factory in Baton Rouge Louisiana If your product requires a repair contact support presonus com to arrange for a return authorization number Customers outside the USA should contact their local distributor Your distributor s contact information is available at www presonus com The apparatus shall be connected to a Mains power outlet with a protective grounding earthing connection Where the Mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable EU Directives on the Protection of the Environment and Other Euro Stuff RoHS This product is compliant with the EU Directive 2002 95 EG for the Restriction of the use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Eguipment No lead Pb cadmium Cd mercury Hg hexavalent chromium Cr 6 PBB or PBDE is intentionally added to this device Any traces of impurities of these substances contained in the parts are below the RoHS specified threshold levels REACh This product is compliant with the European Union Directive EC1907 206 for the Registration Evaluation Authorization and Restriction of chemicals REACh and contains none or less than 0 1 of the chemicals listed as hazardous chemicals in the REACh regulation WEEE As with the disposal of all old electrical and electronic equipment this product is not to
14. l 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 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 and 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 The exclamation point within an equilateral 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 Use only attachments accessories specified by PreSonus Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with this apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as if a power supply cord or plug is damaged or liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus or if the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or
15. mputer with Studio One Artist and can be accessed from the Help menu in Studio One A tutorial video is also installed with the Studio One Artist Demos and Tutorial content bundle This video guides you through basic operation of the application and is located in the Demos and Tutorials tab on the Start page in Studio One More videos about Studio One can be found at www presonus com Tech Support and Online Resources Visit www presonus com and select Knowledge Base from the Support tab for answers to many commonly asked questions 20 Ouick Start Guide Want to Learn More 5 If all else fails In the USA Call PreSonus Technical Support at 1 225 216 7887 Monday through Friday between 9 a m and 5 p m Central Time Outside the USA Contact your PreSonus distributor Anywhere in the world Contact PreSonus Technical Support through our Web portal http support presonus com home 21 Declaration of C Conformity Responsible Party PreSonus Audio Electronics Address 7257 Florida Blvd Baton Rouge LA 70806 USA Phone 1 225 216 7887 declares that AudioBox 44VSL complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note No product support is available when you call the number abov
16. or Mix Using VSL 4 1 14 Give your Song a name 15 Click the OK button when you are finished 16 Click on the MIX button to open the Console in Studio One Instruments Effects Sounds Files Pool Mix Browse 17 Speak into the microphone while watching the meter on Channel 1 in Studio One and slowly turning the AudioBox Input 1 Trim knob clockwise sessssssesses 22 i 7 Creating a Monitor Mix in AudioBox VSL 18 Launch the AudioBox VSL application and click Enable VSL 19 Select Channel 1 SELECT 4 Set your Levels and Record PreSonus AudioBox 44VSL 4 1 Creating a Monitor Mix Using VSL 20 In the Browser click on the Fat Channel tab You will see an assortment of presets FAT CHAMMEL 21 Drag a vocal preset from the Browser and drop it onto Channel 1 22 Put on your headphones and speak into the microphone If you would like to make some adjustments to the Fat Channel double click on any of the microviews This will allow you to adjust your sound to taste 18 Quick Start Guide Set your Levels and Record 4 Creating a Monitor Mix Using VSL 4 1 23 Click on the FX tab in the Browser You will see an assortment of Reverb and Delay presets All On Auto off xml All on auto On xml All On ch Solos on xml 24 Choose a Reverb preset and drag it onto FXA 25 Again while speaking into the microphone adjust the FXA Send level up until you are hap
17. puter and select to what location on your computer youd like the content to save Studio One Installation 2 Click Install Packets 3 Toinstall any of the third party content click on the arrow button next to its name in the content list Celemony Melodyne Trial Native Instruments Komplete Player to launch its installer E Veodoo One Synth PLC MR iusi Cria J ii 1 rer a Copy d Bd 1 98 GB Studo ne 2 OVD 1 TTT 4 Notice that next to Native Instruments Komplete Player there is a serial number listed You will need this numbers to authorize this plug in the first time you open it 5 When you have finished installing content click the Done button 13 4 Set your Levels and Record PreSonus AudioBox 44VSL 4 1 Creating a Monitor Mix Using VSL 4 0 Set your Levels and Record Before you begin there are a few general rules of thumb that we recommend you follow e Always turn both the Main and Phones knobs on the front panel down before making connections e Before plugging or unplugging a microphone or engaging phantom power make sure the trim level has been turned all the way down for that channel e Do not allow your inputs to clip Watch the clip LEDs when these LEDs turn red they are indicating that the analog to digital converters are being overdriven Overdriving the converters will cause digital distortion which sounds terrible The XMAX preamps in your AudioBox 44VSL pro
18. py with the amount of reverb A MU nig 26 Ifyou would like to record with the Fat Channel effects enable the Post button at the top of the Channel strip 27 Click back over to Studio One and click the Record button in Studio OneArtist to begin recording your first masterpiece 0001 01 01 000 lt 4 gt P gt E3 0001 01 01 000 28 To playback your recording click on the Return to Zero button in the transport in Studio One Artist and then click on the Play button m 19 5 Want to Learn More PreSonus AudioBox 44VSL 5 0 Want to Learn More AudioBox 44VSL and VSL Information Complete information about your AudioBox 44VSL can be found in the User Manual Your User Manual is located on the VSL installation disk The AudioBox 44VSL User Manual contains complete operating instructions for your interface as well as Virtual StudioLive software Other useful information in the AudioBox 44VSL User Manual e Advanced Hookup Diagrams e Microphone placement Technique Tutorial e Dynamics Processing Tutorial e Equalizers Tutorial e Reverb and Delay Tutorial e Monitoring and FX Bus Mixing Tutorial e Troubleshooting Guide Studio One Artist Information The Studio One Artist Advanced Quick Start Guide can be found in your AudioBox 44VSL User Manual Complete information about Studio One can be found in the Studio One User Guide The Studio One User Guide is installed on your co
19. urces to learn more Quick Start Guide Introduction 2 1 l Mic Instrument PAE Lire Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus AudioBox 44VSL PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc has designed the AudioBox 44VSL utilizing high grade components to ensure optimum performance that will last a lifetime Loaded with 4 high headroom XMAX microphone preamplifiers a built in 4x4 USB 2 0 recording and playback interface MIDI I O Fat Channel processing with compressors limiters downward expanders and 3 band EQs DSP effects and more AudioBox 44VSL breaks new ground for music production tools All you need is a computer with a USB 2 0 connection a few microphones and cables powered speakers and your instruments and you are ready to record in the studio or in front of an audience We encourage you to contact us at 225 216 7887 9 a m to 5 p m Central Time with any questions or comments you may have regarding your PreSonus AudioBox PreSonus Audio Electronics is committed to constant product improvement and we value your suggestions highly We believe the best way to achieve our goal of constant product improvement is by listening to the real experts j our valued customers We appreciate the support you have shown us through the purchase of this product We are confident that you will enjoy your AudioBox 44VSL A Quick Note About This Quick Start Guide This Quick Start Guide is written to help you get
20. ure that your computer is connected to the Internet For instructions on authorizing Studio One without an Internet connection please consult Section 4 2 of the AudioBox 22 44VSL manual D Launch the Studio One Artist program by double clicking on its icon on your desktop or in your applications folder The Activate Studio One menu will appear studio O Click the Create a New Account link a a Studio One Activation tudio C To authorize this computer for the use of Studio One please take the following steps 11 3 Install and Authorize Studio One Artist PreSonus AudioBox 44VSL 3 1 Authorize Studio One Artist 4 Fill out the form making sure that your email is correct When you are finished click Register er Studia Cee Activation studio User Registration D aim Tai regiairatiosi An Eini i La ered 10 Tani Aven L Se kti ae Usmanas Audio Canis p Thiri Fou AAL Mad Kai Ben sri EO pi eel j Panaad TTT TT Bi E H H Hapani Paamecii III s E U i rocker giigfhoirasll com _ Femi Marna Jane Lore Ferran no i 5 Write down the username and password you chose This is the information you will use to register all your PreSonus products as well as to log into the PreSonus forum USERNAME PASSWORD 6 An email from PreSonus Registration will be automatically sent to the email address you provided in order to verify your email address Don t forget to Activ
21. vide plenty of headroom take advantage of it e Your studio equipment should be powered on in the following order A Sound sources keyboards direct boxes microphones etc connected to the AudioBox inputs B AudioBox 44VSL and Computer p C Power amplifiers or powered monitors When it s time to power down your system should be turned off in the reverse order Now that you know what not to do let s get some audio going 7 4 1 Creating a Monitor Mix Included with your AudioBox 44VSL is Virtual StudioLive VSL This powerful piece of software allows you to use your AudioBox like a 4 channel version of a StudioLive 16 0 2 digital mixer giving you access to the same dynamics processing EQ and effects processing on every channel and output Musicians rely on aural cues when performing and their performance can vary depending on what they hear in their monitors Adding just the right amount of compression EQ and reverb results in a better performance and ultimately a better recording Getting Your AudioBox 44VSL Ready 1 Turn all the knobs on your AudioBox all the way counter clockwise 14 Ouick Start Guide Set your Levels and Record 4 Creating a Monitor Mix Using VSL 4 1 2 Connect your AudioBox 44VSL to your computer and make sure that the power LED is illuminated Phones D 3 Grab a microphone and a mic cable and plug them into the AudioBox s Channel 1 mic input 4
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