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1. 3 Connecting to a Computer PreSonus AudioBox USB 3 1 System Requirements 3 0 Connecting to a Computer Your AudioBox USB is a rugged USB 1 1 audio interface with zero latency analog monitoring control and professional audio tools 3 1 System Requirements Below are the minimum computer system requirements for PreSonus Studio One Artist and AudioBox USB Mac e Operating Systems MacOSX 10 6 or higher e Hardware e Minimum Intel Core Duo 1 5 GHz processor 2 GB RAM Recommended Intel Core 2 Duo or Intel iCore processor or better 4 GB or more RAM Windows Operating Systems 32 or 64 bit e Windows 7 Vista Hardware e Minimum Intel Core Duo or AMD Athlon X2 processor 2 GB RAM e Recommended Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X4 or better 4 GB or more RAM NOTE The speed of your processor amount of RAM and capacity size and speed of your hard drives will greatly affect the overall performance of your recording system A faster processor and more RAM can reduce signal latency delay and improve overall performance Subject to change Check www presonus com for updates Owner s Manual 5 Connecting to a Computer 3 Installation for Windows 3 2 Installation for Windows The AudioBox installer requires that your AudioBox USB be connected to your computer Connect your AudioBox USB to an available USB port and insert the Installation CD into your disc drive The AudioBox i
2. qum 5 3 3 General EQ Suggestions Studio One Artist includes two different EQ plugins Channel Strip and Pro EQ Like every plugin in Studio One Artist both EO plugins come with a V complete collection of factory presets and allow you to both customize pe factory presets and create your own What follows are a few generic EQ settings for some of the most common instruments As with the compression settings in Section 5 2 3 the right EQ setting for any given instrument S will depend upon the room and the tonality of the instrument Vocals Pop Female Vocals Xe LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID d n Hz an TS cc FREQ GAIN 465 ON 19 HI MID HI MID HI MID HI MID Ke EW kHz Lew An mo s PEAK 60 8 Rock Female Vocals LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID a nm E Hz EM Ow FREQ GAIN 465 ON sH F 155 HI MID HI MID HI MID HI MID M kHz Lower E PEAK 258 25 Pop Male Vocals LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID owore E ramas Hz E BECHNI HI LOW 5 FREQ ET OE GAIN HI MID HI MID HI MID HI MID ON OFF LO HI a Lower TM M ce 20 Rock Male Vocals LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID TU M E Hz EM FREO Hz GAIN 265 6 ON PEAK 15 H
3. n ev 1 Keyboards 40 Left Right Stereo Overheads The low ratio and threshold in this setting gives a fat contour to even out the sound from overhead drum mics Low end is increased and the overall sound is more present and less ambient You get more boom and less room Threshold Ratio Attack Release 13 7 dB 128 ms Electric Bass The fast attack and slow release in this setting will tighten up the electric bass and give you control for a more consistent level Threshold Ratio Attack Release 4 4 dB 189 ms Acoustic Guitar This setting accentuates the attack of the acoustic guitar and helps maintain an even signal level keeping the acoustic guitar from disappearing in the track Threshold Ratio Attack Release 6 3 dB 400 ms Electric Guitar This is a setting for crunch electric rhythm guitar A slow attack helps to get the electric rhythm guitar up close and personal and gives punch to your crunch Threshold Ratio Attack Release 0 1 dB 193 ms Piano This is a special setting for an even level across the keyboard It is designed to help even up the top and bottom of an acoustic piano In other words it helps the left hand to be heard along with the right hand Threshold Ratio Attack Release 10 8 dB 112 ms Synth The fast attack and release on this setting can be used for synthesizer horn stabs or for bass lines played on a synthesizer
4. 47 3 4 Using the AudioBox USB with Popular 5 4 Digital Effects 50 Audio Applications 71 54 1 Reverb 50 3 5 Windows Control Panel 13 5 4 2 Delay 51 4 0 Studio One Artist 5 4 3 Modulation Effects 57 QuickStart 15 6 0 Technical Information 52 i ization 1 Rcati 4 1 Installation and Authorization 5 6 1 AudioBox USB Specifications 52 4 2 Enabling the Audio Driver 20 7 0 Troubleshooting and 4 3 Configuring MIDI Devices 21 Warranty 54 4 4 Creating a New Song 25 7 1 Troubleshooting 54 4 5 Creating Audio Tracks 26 7 2 PreSonus AudioBox Limited 4 6 Creating MIDI Tracks 28 Warranty 55 4 7 Adding Virtual Instruments and Plug in Index 56 Effects to Your Song 29 Owner s Manual Overview 1 Introduction 1 1 TI Introduction q PreSonus Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus AudioBox USB PreSonus Audio Electronics has designed the AudioBox USB utilizing high grade components to ensure optimum performance that will last a lifetime Loaded with 2 high headroom Class A microphone preamplifiers a built in 2x2 USB 1 1 recording and playback engine MIDI I O and more AudioBox USB breaks new boundaries for music performance and production All you need is a computer with a USB connection a few microphones and cables powered speakers and your instruments and you are ready to record in the st
5. AudioBox USB Owner s Manual AUDIOBOX USB N C v 7 Mic Instrument pM DENS 419 PreSonus Important Safety Instructions The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in this manual The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol 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 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 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 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 qualified service personnel 1 Readthese instructions 2 Keepthese instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instr
6. Threshold Ratio Attack Release 11 9 dB 0 002 ms 85 ms Orchestral Use this setting for string pads and other types of synthesized orchestra parts It will decrease the overall dynamic range for easier placement in the mix Threshold Ratio Attack Release 3 3 dB 50 ms Owner s Manual Stereo Mix Effects Tutorials 5 A Brief Tutorial on Dynamic Processing 5 2 Stereo Limiter Just as the name implies this is a hard limiter or brickwall setting ideal for controlling the level to a two track mixdown deck or stereo output Threshold Ratio Attack Release 5 5 dB 0 001 ms Contour This setting fattens up the main mix Threshold Ratio Attack Release 13 4 dB 0 002 ms 182 ms Squeeze This is dynamic compression for solo work especially electric guitar It gives you that glassy Tele Strat sound It is a true classic Threshold Ratio Attack Release 4 6 dB 93 ms Pump This is a setting for making the compressor pump in a desirable way This effect is good for snare drums to increase the length of the transient by bringing the signal up after the initial spike Threshold Ratio Attack Release 0 dB 0 001 ms 41 di Ba 4 lt 5 Tutorials 5 3 Equalizers PreSonus AudioBox USB 5 3 Equalizers Studio One Artist also includes several EQ plug ins Here s a brief J explanation of how an EQ functions
7. Mojito virtual analog modeled subtractive synthesizer Innovative and intuitive MIDI mapping Powerful drag and drop functionality for faster workflow Mac OS X Windows compatible Owner s Manual Overview 1 What the Box 14 1 4 What is in the Box ED gt bee D gt Your AudioBox USB package contains the following s Mic Instrument 5 a PreSonus AudioBox USB recording interface amp 6 1 8m USB cable 3 Software library containing d e PreSonus Studio One Artist program DVD plus gigabytes of third party content AudioBox driver and manual CD Ne 2 Hookup PreSonus AudioBox USB 21 Front Panel Connections _ 4 2 0 Hookup 2 1 Front Panel Connections P Microphone Instrument Inputs Both channels of the AudioBox USB have Instrument combo jacks This convenient connector accepts either a 14 inch phone plug or an XLR plug Microphone Inputs The XLR inputs on channels 1 2 are equipped with two A custom PreSonus microphone preamplifiers These preamps work great with all b types of microphones including dynamic ribbon and condenser microphones Power User Tip Dynamic microphones and ribbon microphones which are a special type of dynamic mic are generally lower output devices that with few exceptions require no external power source Sending phantom
8. 1 lt Studio One Expansion 38 00 MB Studio One 2 DVD 1 Studio One Musicloops 175 00 MB Studio One 2 DVD 1 Studio One Piano 369 00 MB Studio One 2 DVD 1 Vengeance Sound 3 839 00 MB Studio One 2 DVD 1 from which the content will be installed as well as the location where you wish to install the content The source of the content will be the same DVD from which you installed Studio One Artist By default Studio One Artist will point to your DVD drive as the content En source Listed in the installation menu are separate entries for each available item Click the check box next 2272000 111619 to each item you wish to install then click on the Install 16 3 2012 120546 Packets button at the bottom left of the menu to install Installed on the selected content 22 7 2010 11 16 13 Installed on 22 7 2010 11 16 13 Installed on 22 7 2010 11 16 13 When finished installing content click on Space required 2 88 GB Space available 0 bytes the Done button to exit the menu Power User Tip Studio One Artist content can be installed at any time by accessing the Studio One 2 gt Studio One Installation menu If you choose not to install any portion of the content you can install it at a later time Installing Third Party Content To Install any of the third party content click on the arrow button next to its name in the content list Celemony Melodyne Tri
9. Audio Electronics Inc Studio One and Capture are trademarks of PreSonus Software Ltd Mac 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 di AudioBox USB Owner s Manual EMC Statement NOTE 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 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipm
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11. and other third party content Studio One Artist bundle includes all that you need to begin producing music tudio Studio One comes with additional content including loops samples and third party plug ins which can be installed now Upon completing the Studio One Artist m installation and activation process the Use this if you purchased a boxed version of Studio One or if the content files are available in a local folder Studio One Content Installer Will appear Install content from DVD or local folder H n 1 Click on Install content from DVD or local folder Use this if you purchased an online version of Studio One A high speed Internet connection is required w Show in web browser You can choose to skip this step and install the content any time later from the Studio One menu 17 vcn et j fa gt ct 9 et 4 Studio One Artist PreSonus AudioBox USB 4 1 Installation and Authorization Studio One Installation 2 Atthe top of the installation menu select the source Install from Volumes Studio One 2 DVD 1 Install to Nolumes Ell s Storage Studio One Songs Select Recommended Select All Select None Lad Studio One Demos and Tutorials x 450 00 MB Studio One 2 DVD 1 Studio One Instruments Vol 1 148 00 MB Studio One 2 DVD 1 Ueberschall Impact Drums 65 00 MB Studio One 2 DVD
12. do not have a Product Key you try Studio One for a time limited demo period Username AudioBox Genius Password Product Key I2xm yvwx 3hi5 c34v fgo6 nbnx ve38 Remember my credentials have purchased an upgrade of Studio One WN gt a gt gt Er 9 et Activating Studio One Artist Offline Software Registration Product Key I2xm yvwx 3hi5 c34v fgo6 nbnx ve 38 Registration Home PRESUNLIS RE GES TRA TON Software S Software Registration 16 1 PRESOMUSREGSTRATION ee 2 E N E PRESONUS REGISTRATION PreSonus AudioBox USB Now that you have created a user account you can activate your copy of Studio One Artist Click on the Activate Online link and enter your previously created account username password and the product key you received with the Studio One Artist installation disc Your Studio One Product Key is located on the Studio One Artist disc wallet Click on the Activate button to finish the activation process If your computer is not connected to the Internet visit http www presonus com registration on an Internet connected computer to create your account Once you have created your user account log in and click on the Software Registration link Enter the Product Key located on the Studio One Artist disc wallet Click Submit When product key is registered you see a list of
13. level way up A vocal performance usually has a wide dynamic range Transients normally the loudest portions of the signal can be far outside the average level of the vocal signal Because the level can change continuously and dramatically it is extremely difficult to ride the level with a console fader A compressor limiter automatically controls gain without altering the subtleties of the performance A solo guitar can seem to be masked by the rhythm guitars Compression can make your lead soar above the track without shoving the fader through the roof Bass guitar can be difficult to record A consistent level with good attack can be achieved with proper compression Your bass doesn t have to be washed out in the low end of the mix Let the compressor limiter give your bass the punch it needs to drive the bottom of the mix Compressors Terminology 36 Threshold The compressor threshold sets the level at which compression begins When the signal is above the threshold setting it becomes eligible for compression Basically as you turn the threshold knob counterclockwise more of the input signal becomes compressed assuming you have a ratio setting greater than 1 1 Ratio The ratio is the relationship between the output level and the input level In other words the ratio sets the compression slope For example if you have the ratio set to 2 1 any signal levels above the threshold setting will be compressed such that for eve
14. links to download Studio One Artist and its bundled content Click the Registration Home link to go back to the main page Click on the My Software link Owner s Manual Studio One Artist 4 Installation and Authorization 4 1 STUDIO ONE Z ARTIST 5 Click on the Download License link Product Ki R ANAA A file called Studio One 2 Artist license will be saved onto your e mm a computer You will need to copy this onto a piece of removable media i Activate 4 1et0 C Dowyload License and transfer it onto the computer on which you want to run Studio V f Upgrade Sotware One Artist Ne 6 Launch Studio One Artist y Activate Offine adea Gale From the Activate Studio One Menu click on the Activate Offline link k Studio One Activation 7 Dragthe Studio One 2 Artist license file onto the Offline Activation window to complete the activation tudio C Offline Activation 4 p lt L 9 lt gt gt v er account on a computer with Internet 4 Download your personalized User License for Studio One ME 5 Select the User License here or just drag it onto this window am v SSS Installing Bundled Content for Studio One Artist Studio One Installation Studio One Artist comes bundled with an array of demo and tutorial material instruments loops samples
15. microphone input on each channel Press the 48V button to enable phantom power for all microphone inputs WARNING Phantom power is only required for condenser microphones and can severely damage some dynamic mics especially ribbon mics Therefore switch phantom power off for all channels where it is not required XLR connector wiring for phantom power Pin 1 GND Pin 2 48V Pin 3 48V Owner s Manual Hookup 2 Front Panel Connections 2 1 Input Gain Trim Control These knobs provide the following gain structure XLR Microphone Instrument inputs 40 dB of variable gain 10 to 30 dB e TS 4 inch Instrument Level inputs 60 dB of variable gain 0 dB to 60 dB Clip Indicator All channels feature clip LEDs next to the trim controls The red clip indicator LED will illuminate when the channel s input signal reaches 0 dBFS At this level your mic preamp line trim signal will exhibit signs of clipping distortion Power User Tip Never run your input levels higher than the channel inputs can handle If you overdrive the analog to digital converters it will cause digital distortion digital clipping which sounds terrible Mixer The Mixer knob allows you to blend your input signals with the playback li streams from your computer This allows you to monitor your input signal with zero latency If the knob is positioned at 12 o clock the input signal and the c 08 playback str
16. power to a ribbon mic that doesn t require it can cause severe B damage to the mic usually beyond repair Condenser microphones are generally more sensitive than dynamic and ribbon microphones and typically require external 48V phantom power Always review your microphone s documentation and follow its recommended operating practices e Instrument Inputs The 4 inch TS connectors on channels 1 2 E are for use with instruments guitar bass etc When an instrument is plugged into the instrument input the mic preamp is bypassed and the AudioBox USB becomes an instrument preamplifier J Power User Tip Active instruments are those that have an internal preamp or a line level output Active instruments should be plugged into a line input rather than into an instrument input Plugging a line level source into the instrument inputs on the front of the AudioBox USB not only risks damage to these inputs but also results in a very loud and often distorted audio signal Please note As with any audio input device plugging in a microphone or an instrument or turning phantom power on or off will create a momentary spike in the audio output of your AudioBox USB Because of this we highly recommend that you turn down the channel trim before changing connections or turning phantom power on or off This simple step will add years to life of your audio equipment 48 volt Phantom Power The AudioBox USB provides 48V phantom power for the
17. 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 param point for the recyding of electrical and electronic equipment CEThis 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 5 0 Tutorials 30 1 0 Overview 1 5 1 Microphone Types 30 5 1 1 Condenser 30 5 1 2 Dynamic 30 1 1 Introduction 1 1 2 Summary of AudioBox USB Hardware Features 2 5 1 3 USB Microphones and OtherTypes 30 1 3 Summary of Studio One Artist 1 4 Mi h 21 Software Features 2 5 1 4 Icrophone Placement 3 5 2 A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics 1 4 Whatisin the Box 3 Processing 34 2 0 Hookup 4 5 2 1 Common Questions Regarding Dynamics Processing 34 2 1 Front Panel Connections 4 5 2 2 Types of Dynamic 2 2 Rear Panel Connections 6 Processing 35 5 2 3 Compression Settings 2 3 Basic Hookup Diagram 7 Some Starting Points 39 3 0 Connecting to a 5 3 Equalizers 42 Computer 8 5 3 1 Whatisan EQ 42 3 1 System Requirements 8 5 3 2 Equalization Settings How to Find the Best and 3 2 Installation for Windows 9 Leave the Rest 44 3 3 Installation for MacOSX 11 5 3 3 General Suggestions
18. with exact location If you are recording an amp with multiple speakers experiment with each one to see if one sounds better than the others Place a condenser microphone approximately six feet away pointed at the amp Experiment with distance Also experiment with inverting the phase of the room microphone to check for phase cancellation and reinforcement Select the fuller sounding position To use this technique in a live application omit the condenser microphone 31 5 Tutorials PreSonus AudioBox USB 5 1 Microphone Types Acoustic Guitar Point a small diaphragm condenser microphone at the 12th fret approximately 8 inches away Point a large diaphragm condenser microphone at the bridge of the guitar approximately 12 inches from the guitar Experiment with distances and microphone placement Another popular method is using an XY microphone placement with two small diaphragm condenser microphones See drum overheads photo on the next page mt ev 192 Plug the electric bass guitar into a passive direct box Connect the instrument output from the passive direct box to a bass amplifier Place a dynamic microphone an inch or two away from the speaker and connect it to a AudioBox USB microphone input Connect the line output from the passive direct box to the other microphone input on your AudioBox Be sure to keep the trim level for this inp
19. 14 TS female unbalanced 30 dB to 50 dB 0 5 MQ Ya TRS female stereo 30 mW ch 600 load 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 5 dB max gain 0 0896 1 kHz max gain 20 kHz BW A wtd 90 dB 1 kHz max gain 20 kHz BW unwtd Ya TRS female impedance balanced 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 2 dB 0 00296 1 kHz 20 kHz BW A wtd USB bus power Owner s Manual Techincal Information 6 AudioBox USB Specifications 6 1 Digital Host Interface USB 1 1 Bit Depth 24 bit Sample Rates 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Reference Level of OdBFS 4 dBu ADC Dynamic Range 102 dB 48 kHz sample rate A wtd DAC Dynamic Range 110 dB 48 kHz sample rate A wtd MIDI 1 0 5 pin DIN connectors m pee 75 0 i U 53 7 Troubleshooting and Warranty PreSonus AudioBox USB 7 1 Troubleshooting oo 7 0 Troubleshooting and Warranty 7 1 Troubleshooting Many technical issues can arise when using a standard computer as a digital audio workstation DAW PreSonus can only provide support for issues that directly relate to the AudioBox interface and Studio One digital audio workstation software PreSonus does not provide support for computer hardware operating systems and non PreSonus hardware and software and it may be necessary to contact the manufacturer of these products for technical support Please check our Web site www presonus com regularly for software E inform
20. 140bpm wav ei Dance Drums 019 140bpm wav p Ll Atomic Synths gt Lj Deep Frets Electric Guitar gt 1 Fifty Gallon Drums gt Lj Funk Drums gt Hip Xpression gt 21 Hotbox Vol 1 gt J Icebox 10 Dance Drums 004 140bpm Dance Drums 004 140bpm 44 1 kHz 16 bit Stereo 11 1 2002 10 25 48 Wave File 6 857 sec 140 00 BPM ECD Instruments Effects Sounds Files Pool 0001 01 01 000 A 41 4 120 00 0001 01 01 000 Metronome Timesig Tempo 29 5 Tutorials PreSonus AudioBox USB 5 1 Microphone Types M 5 0 Tutorials 5 1 Microphone Types i The AudioBox USB work with most types of microphones including dynamic ribbon and condenser microphones 5 1 1 Condenser UN Condenser microphones generally capture sound with excellent fidelity and are among the most popular microphone choices for studio recording and increasingly Jj for live performance as well Condenser microphones require a power source which can be provided by a small battery an external power supply or phantom power which is usually provided a mixer preamplifier or direct DI box Phantom power is sent over the same mic cable that carries the audio signal the term derives from the fact that there is no visible power cord and the voltage is not perceptible in the audio path The AudioBox USB sends 48 VDC phantom power from the XLR inputs only 2 5 1 2 Dynamic Dynamic microphones po
21. 2 2 Types of Dynamic Processing Compression Limiting The answer is simply that most instruments need some form of compression often very subtle to be properly heard in a mix Consider the compressed vocal example discussed earlier you now have a 20 dB dynamic range for the vocal channel Problems arise when noise or instruments air conditioner loud drummer etc the background of the vocal mic become more audible after the lower end of the dynamic range is raised You might attempt to mute the vocal between phrases in an attempt to remove the unwanted sounds however this would probably end disastrously better method is to use a noise gate noise gate threshold could be 2 set at the bottom of the dynamic range of the vocal say 10 dBu such that the gate would shut out the unwanted signals between the phrases If you have ever mixed live sound you know the problems cymbals can create by bleeding through the tom mics As soon as you add some highs to get some snap out of the tom the cymbals come crashing through placing the horn drivers M into a small orbit Gating those tom mics so that the cymbals no longer ring through them will give you an enormous boost in cleaning up the overall mix Ba lt gt I Dynamics processing is the process of altering the dynamic range of a signal thereby enhancing the ability of a live sound system or recording device to h
22. A www presonus com 37 Added bonus PreSonus previously Top Secret recipe Jambalaya Ingredients 5 bslinkandouille sausage e 3 Ibs boneless chicken e 2lbs ground beef e 3 bs onions yellow or purple 2 stalks of celery e 116 bell peppers green or red 1 batch green onions e 3lbsrice Tony Chachere hs Cajun Seasoning 1 bottle chicken stock concentrate or 3 cubes chicken bullion 1 Rotel tomatoes with chilies diced regular hot Tabasco sauce Cooking Instructions 1 Ina 16qt pot or larger slice link sausage and pan fry until brown 2 Add ground beef and brown 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 7 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning 1 teaspoon of Tabasco hot sauce or more maybe lots more Cook until onions are translucent Add chicken and cook until it turns white Add diced green onions 1 tsp salt gt gallon water and bring to a boil 4 5 6 7 Addrice and bring to a boil Cook on high for 8 minutes covered stirring every 2 minutes 8 Cookcovered on low for 10 minutes stirring only once 9 Turn off and let sit for 30 minutes 1 0 Serve and enjoy Serves 20 2012 PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved PreSonus StudioLive XMAX QMix and AudioBox are trademarks of PreSonus
23. Click it to display more parameters for the selected track 27 vn SL gt gt gt 4 Studio One Artist PreSonus AudioBox USB 4 7 Adding Vitrual Instruments and Effects to Your Song 6 Atthe bottom of the Inspector menu you will see your Bank and Program selections From here you can remotely change the patch on your sound module MIDI data does not contain audio signals To hear your sound module you must connect the audio output of the sound module to an AudioBox input then connect the AudioBox s audio outputs to a sound system You also can listen on headphones using the 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 4 7 Adding Virtual Instruments and Plug in Effects to Your Song You can add plug ins and instruments to your Song by dragging and dropping from the browser You can also drag an effect or group of effects from one channel to another drag in customized effects chains and instantly load your favorite virtual instrument patch without ever scrolling through a menu Opening the Browser In the lower right corner of the Arrange window are three buttons The Edit button opens or closes the audio editor or the MIDI piano roll editor depending on which type of track is selected The Mix button opens and closes the mixer window Th
24. I MID HI MID HI MID HI MID kHz Lower Dress SHELE 47 n ev 1 5 Tutorials PreSonus AudioBox USB 5 3 Equalizers Percussion Snare LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID ON OFF PEAK SHELF FREQ Hz GAIN ON OFF HI LOW Q FREQ Hz GAIN PEAK HI MID HI MID HI MID HI MID ON OFF LO HI FREQ kHz GAIN Pe a ie br oN 6 ON SHELF 42 Left Right Stereo Overheads LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID ser we 2 _ 385 HI MID HI MID HI MID HI MID HI HI HI HI oN 29 ON ser 8 4 Kick Drum LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID ON OFF PEAK SHELF FREQ Hz GAIN ON OFF HI LOW Q FREQ Hz GAIN PEAK HI MID HI MID HI MID HI MID ON OFF LO HI FREQ kHz GAIN ets pet EUN 0 ON smer 60 Fretted Instruments Electric Bass LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID owore EN Hz Lem FREQ GAIN SHELF 130 HI MID HI MID HI MID HI MID ON OFF LO HI FREQ E er E m 20 SHELF Acoustic Guitar LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID pee m 2 ow a FREQ GAIN 665 ON PEAK 155 HI MID HI MID HI MID HI MID M kHz Lower nee Te eo a 48 Own
25. Playback Timing Master PreSonus AudioBox USB DAW Out 1 Set the Recording Timing Master PreSonus AudioBox USB Mic Inst 1 Launch Ableton Live Go to Options Preferences Audio Choose Driver Type Asio Audio Device ASIO PreSonus AudioBox USB Go to Input Config Enable and select the desired Input channels Go to Output Config Enable and select the desired Output channels You may now select the AudioBox 05 5 inputs and outputs for each track created in Live Owner s Manual Connecting to a Computer 3 Windows Control Panel 3 5 3 5 Windows Control Panel Run at Startup Run at startup Sample Rate Selector Sample Rate ASIO Buffer Size Windows Only Your AudioBox USB features a control panel on Windows systems that allows you to adjust the buffer size and sample rate On Mac systems these functions are accessible from within your DAW application Launches the AudioBox USB Control Panel Automatically on Startup When this is enabled the AudioBox USB Control Panel will automatically launch each time you boot your Windows Changes Sample Rate Sets the sample rate to 44 1 or 48 kHz A higher sample rate will increase the fidelity of the recording It will also increase the file size and the amount Of system resources necessary to process the audio Changing the sample rate will produce a momentary popping noise Because of this it is recommended that you turn the Main
26. accent ambience in the studio and will add clarity to bass and lower frequency instruments The range between 500 Hz and 2 kHz can make midrange instruments guitar snare saxophone etc honky and too much boost between 1 kHz and 2 kHz can make your mix sound thin or tinny 5 5 3 Ba 4 lt 43 5 Tutorials 5 3 Equalizers n ev 1 Additional advice 44 PreSonus AudioBox USB High Mids 2 kHz to 4 kHz The attack portion of percussive and rhythm instruments occurs in this range High mids are also responsible for the projection of midrange instruments Presence 4 kHz to 6 kHz This frequency range is partly responsible for the clarity of a mix and provides a measure of control over the perception of distance If you boost this frequency range the mix will be perceived as closer to the listener Attenuating around 5 kHz will make the mix sound further away but also more transparent Brilliance 6 kHz to 16 kHz While this range controls the brilliance and clarity of your mix boosting it too much can cause some clipping so keep an eye on your main meter 5 3 2 Equalization Settings How to Find the Best and Leave the Rest How do you find the best and worst each instrument has to offer and adjust their frequency content accordingly Here s a quick guide e First so
27. al Native Instruments Komplete Player Celemony Melodyne Trial 42 248 00 MB Studio One 2 DVD 1 18 Q Native Instruments Komplete Players Copy aj ONERE TORIS E 97257 77400 01191 55798 01035 Notice that next to Native Instruments Komplete there is serial number listed You will need this number to authorize this plug in the first time you open it When you have finished installing content click the Done button Owner s Manual Studio One Artist 4 Enabling the Audio Driver 4 2 4 2 Enabling the Audio Driver Start Page Setup Area PreSonus FireStudio 44 1 kHz Configure Audio Device Configure External Devices Check for Updates About Studio One Studio One Artist was designed with PreSonus interfaces in mind so AudioBox USB setup is quick and easy When Studio One Artist is launched by default you will be taken to the Start page On this page you will find document management and device configuration controls as well as a customizable artist profile a news feed and links to demos and tutorials from PreSonus If you have an Internet connection on your computer these links will be updated as new tutorials become available on the PreSonus Web site Complete information on all aspects of Studio One Artist is available in the Reference Manual PDF located on the Studio One Artist installation disc The information in this tutorial covers only the basic aspects of Studi
28. and Phones volumes down on your AudioBox prior to changing the sample rate Changes the Buffer Size You can set the buffer size from 32 to 2 048 samples The buffer size determines the roundtrip time it takes audio data to be converted from analog to digital and back to analog As a general rule the higher the buffer size the better the system performance but the less playable virtual instruments and the like become In general 512 samples 11 to 12 milliseconds will provide you with a large enough buffer for optimum system performance but small enough to be unobtrusive You should set your buffer size prior to launching your host application 13 a i S cS 42 gt 4 Studio One Artist PreSonus AudioBox USB 4 1 Installation and Authorization 4 0 Studio One Artist Quick Start gt FX Chains 4 2 Celemony Software GmbH J Melodyne gt L Native Instruments Vos 5 s Vos gt J Native Instruments GmbH 4 V PreSonus 00 ms b GJ Ampire Discipline Disciplifi DISCI Disc Discipline Lead Discipline Disc Disciplin Discipli Analog Delay gt gj Autofilter nput L R sus b GJ Beat Delay 9 19 i EM 4 b GJ Binaural Pan Discipline Lead 3 Discipliri Disci Discipline Discipline Lead
29. andle the signal without distortion or noise and aiding in placing the signal in the overall mix M z Punch apparent loudness presence these are just three of the many terms used to describe the effects of compression limiting Compression and limiting forms of dynamic range gain control Audio signals have very wide peak to average signal level ratios sometimes referred to as dynamic range which is the difference between the loudest level and the softest level The peak signal can cause overload in the audio recording or sound reinforcement chain resulting in signal distortion A compressor limiter is a type of amplifier in which gain is dependent on the signal level passing through it You can set the maximum level a compressor limiter allows to pass through thereby causing automatic gain reduction above some predetermined signal level or threshold Compression refers basically to the ability to reduce by a fixed ratio the amount by which a signal s output level can increase relative to the input level It is useful for lowering the dynamic range of an instrument or vocal making it easier to record without distorting the recorder It also assists in the mixing process by reducing the amount of level changes needed for a particular instrument Take for example a vocalist who moves around in front of the microphone while performing making the output level vary up and down unnaturally A compress
30. ard device 5 Specify which MIDI channels will be used to JLCooper communicate with this keyboard For most dio ive From KORG E purposes you should select all MIDI channels If M Audio Mackie you are unsure of which MIDI channels to select we Novation suggest you select all 1 6 Peavey 1121314151617 Mol 1112123 PreSonus Yamaha PULLEY Send MIDI Clock Use MIDI Clock Start Send MIDI Timecode 6 Inthe Send To drop down menu select the MiIDl interface output from which Studio One Artist will send MIDI data to your sound module in this case via the AudioBox USB Mobile 2 MIDI 4 a p lt L w 2 lt gt gt 4 WY In the Receive From drop down menu select the MIDI interface output AudioBox USB from which Studio One Artist will receive sound module MIDI data If your sound module will not need to send information to Studio One you can leave this unspecified Click OK and close the External Devices window You are now ready to start recording in Studio One Artist The rest of this Quick Start Guide will go over how to set up a Song and will discuss some general workflow tips for navigating through the Studio One Artist environment 25 4 Studio One Artist PreSonus AudioBox USB 44 Creating a New Song 4 4 Creating New Song Now that you ve configured your MIDI devices let s create a
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32. as well as some charts to help you 7 navigate the frequency ranges of various instruments so you can quickly choose the best EQ settings for your recordings and live mixes 2 5 31 What is b An equalizer is a filter that allows you to adjust the level of a frequency or range of frequencies of an audio signal In its simplest form an EO will let you turn the treble and bass up or down allowing you to adjust the coloration of let s say your car stereo or iPod In recording equalization is a sophisticated art Good equalization is critical to a good mix When used correctly an equalizer can provide the impression of nearness or distance fatten or thin a sound and help blend or provide separation between similar sounds in a mix allowing them to both shine through the mix r Parametric EQ n ev 1 42 The parametric semi parametric the most common equalizers found in recording and live situations because they offer continuous control over all parameters A parametric EQ offers continuous control over the audio signal s frequency content which is divided into several bands of frequencies most commonly three to seven bands A fully parametric EO like those in the StudioLive 24 4 2 offers control over the bandwidth basically the range of frequencies affected the center frequency of the band and the level boost cut of the designate
33. ased version bw of Studio Try the demo version Use this if you want to try the full version of Studio One for a time limited demo period A PreSonus user account is required Run the free version Use this if you want to run the free version of Studio One with a limited set of features No further registration is required More Information Studio One Activation tudioC To authorize this computer for the use of Studio One please take the following steps Create New vynecount If you do not already have a PreSonus user account a click here to create a new account Studio One Activation tudio C User Registration Please enter your contact data to start the registration An E Mail will be send to you with a link to activate your account Activation of your account is required before you can activate Studio One Username AudioBox Genius Password Repeat Password E Mail rockergiri hotmall com First Name Jane Show in web browser Studio One Thank You An E Mail has been sent to you with a link to activate your account C a 2 1 Studio One Artist 4 Installation and Authorization 4 1 After installing Studio One Artist launch the program and the Activate Studio One menu will appear Click on the Activate or Upgrade link to begin If you are a new Studio One user you will need to create a user account Click on the Create New Account link if your computer is connected to the In
34. aterials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original retail purchase This warranty is enforceable only by the original retail purchaser be protected by this warranty the purchaser must complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 14 days of purchase During the warranty period PreSonus shall at its sole and absolute option either repair or replace free of charge any d product that proves to be defective on inspection by PreSonus or its authorized service representative To obtain warranty service the purchaser must first call or write PreSonus at the address and telephone number printed below to obtain a d Return Authorization Number and instructions of where to return the unit for service All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem All authorized 6 returns must be sent to the PreSonus repair facility postage prepaid insured and properly packaged PreSonus reserves the right to update any unit returned for repair PreSonus reserves the right to change or improve the design of the product at any time without prior notice This warranty does not cover claims for damage due to abuse neglect alteration or attempted repair by unauthorized personnel and S is limited to failures arising during normal use that are due to defects in material or workmanship the product Any implied warranties including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
35. ation and updates firmware updates and support documentation for frequently asked questions You can get individual technical assistance by calling 1 PreSonus at 1 225 216 7887 Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a m and 5 p m Central Time GMT 06 00 CST PreSonus technical support is available via email during the same hours at support presonus com 2 AudioBox Will Not Connect to Computer Verify that the USB cable is properly connected both to the AudioBox and to your computer Disconnect unnecessary peripheral USB devices Verify that your AudioBox is connected to a USB connection S Input Phasing While Monitoring using Studio One or Another DAW Verify that the mixer knob on the front of the AudioBox is turned fully clockwise to the Playback position If you prefer to use the analog zero latency monitoring on your AudioBox make sure that the input channel in your DAW has software monitoring disabled You will be monitoring through the analog bus on your AudioBox not your DAW using the Mixer knob on the front of your AudioBox to blend the playback from your computer with your analog input signal 5 asz e 52 2S 5 cr Ce 54 Owner s Manual Troubleshooting and Warranty 7 PreSonus AudioBox Limited Warranty 7 2 7 PreSonus AudioBox Limited Warranty PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc warrants this product to be free of defects in M m
36. characteristic swoosh Flanging is a type of phase shifting It is created by splitting an audio signal into two identical signals applying a constantly varying short delay to one signal and mixing it with the unaltered signal This results in a swept swooshy effect The effect was originally created by mixing the outputs of two synchronized tape decks playing the same material By pressing a finger against the flange top of one tape reel the speed of one machine was slowed slightly creating phase shifts 51 5 a zt jed1UYda 6 Technical Information 6 1 AudioBox USB Specifications PreSonus AudioBox USB 6 0 Technical Information 6 1 AudioBox USB Specifications Microphone Preamp Type Mic Preamp EIN Frequency Response THD N S N Ratio Gain Control Range Input Max Headroom Input Impedance Phantom Power Instrument Input Connector Type Gain Control Range Input Impedance Headphone Output Connector Type Maximum Power Frequency Response THD N S N Ratio Analog Outputs Connector Type Frequency Response THD N Power Power 52 Combo XLR female balanced 115 dB 20 kHz BW max gain Rs 400 A wtd 14 Hz 70 kHz 0 3 dB unity gain 0 00896 0 dBu 1 kHz unity gain 20 kHz BW A wtd gt 95 dB 0 dBu 1 kHz unity gain 20 kHz BW unwtd 0 dB to 35 dB 3 dBu 0 596 THD 12000 48 VDC 10 mA total Combo
37. conflicting drivers is great If you are using a new or nonstandard type of microphone e g USB headset laser MEMS please consult your microphone s user s manual for power requirement and compatibility information Regardless of the microphone type you are using we recommend reading your microphone s user s manual thoroughly before engaging phantom power and in case other usage questions arise 30 Owner s Manual Tutorials 5 Microphone Types 5 1 5 1 4 Microphone Placement The following are a few recording applications to help you get started with your AudioBox USB These are by no means the only ways to record these instruments Microphone selection and placement is an art For more information visit your library or local bookstore as there many books and magazines about recording techniques The Internet is also a great source of recording information as are instructional videos Some of these microphone placement suggestions can be used in live applications as well as for studio recording Place one microphone above the high strings and Ne microphone above the low strings Experiment with distance the farther back the more room you will capture This technique can be used for live and studio applications a Place a dynamic microphone an inch or two away a from the speaker of the guitar amplifier Experiment d
38. d frequency band It also offers separate control over the which is the ratio of the center frequency to the bandwidth A semi parametric EO provides control over most of these parameters but the Q is fixed Some devices such as the StudioLive 16 4 2 and 16 0 2 and the AudioBox VSL series interfaces have quasi parametric EQ which is semi parametric with a simple switchable O setting typically High and Low Q is the ratio of center frequency to bandwidth and if the center frequency is fixed then bandwidth is inversely proportional to Q meaning that as you raise the Q you narrow the bandwidth In fully parametric EOs you have continuous bandwidth control and or continuous control which allows you to attenuate or boost a very narrow or wide range of frequencies A narrow bandwidth higher Q has obvious benefits for removing unpleasant tones Let s say the snare drum in your mix has an annoying ring to it With a very narrow bandwidth you can isolate this one frequency usually around 1 kHz and remove or reject it This type of narrow band reject filter is also known as a notch filter By notching out the offending frequency you can remove the problem without removing the instrument from the mix A narrow bandwidth is also useful in boosting pleasant tones of an instrument such as the attack Take for instance a kick drum A kick drum resonates somewhere between 60 to 125 Hz but the attack of the kick drum is much highe
39. e Browse button opens the Browser window which displays all of the available virtual instruments plug in effects audio files and MIDI files as well as the pool of audio files loaded into the current session Drag and Drop Virtual Instruments P iE To add a virtual instrument to your session click the gt LJ Guitar C Keyboards Browse and Instrument buttons to open the gt LJ Percussion do instrument browser Select the instrument or one of its a Strings EC 48 Fiddle patches from the instrument browser and drag it into Flanged Tamburas gt eee the Arrange view Studio One Artist will automatically 4 Legato Lush strings create a new track and load the instrument as the Insert Instrument on new Instrument Track E Matrix Presence Medium Orchestra Medium Orchestra In put 4 Pizzicato Strings 44 Section Strings Solo Strings 44 Spiccato Strings 4 Tremolo Strings 28 Owner s Manual Studio One Artist 4 Adding Virtual Instruments and Plug in Effects to Your Song 4 7 Drag and Drop Effects To add a plug in effect to a track click the Effects button and select the plug in or one of its presets in the effects browser then drag the selection over the Autofilter Birds in Trees Bassline 4 eee track to which you would like to add the effect Bassline 6 Bassline 7 Birds in Trees Bubbles in the Water Chained Melody Chow Chow Coffee Filter Comp
40. e Features Summary of AudioBox USB Hardware Features 24 bit 48 kHz sampling rate 2 Class A microphone preamplifiers 2 Instrument inputs MIDI I O 2x2 USB 1 1 audio interface Headphone output Analog monitor mixing with playback input mix control Rugged steel chassis Studio One Artist Compatible with Cubase Digital Performer Logic Nuendo Pro Tools 9 Sonar Studio One and others Mac OS X Windows compatible 1 3 Summary of Studio One Artist Software Features All PreSonus audio interfaces include PreSonus Studio One Artist recording software which comes with more than 6 GB of plug ins loops and samples giving you everything you need for music recording and production The Studio One Artist Quick Start Guide is located in Section 4 1 of this manual You will find a complete user manual on the Studio One Artist installation DVD Unlimited track count inserts and sends 20 high quality native plug ins amp modeling Ampire delay Analog Delay Beat Delay distortion Redlight Dist dynamics processing Channel Strip Compressor Gate Expander Limiter Tricomp equalizer Channel Strip Pro modulation Autofilter Chorus Flange Phaser X Trem reverb MixVerb Room Reverb and utility Binaural Pan Mixtool Phase Meter Spectrum Meter Tuner More than 6 GB of loops samples and instruments featuring Presence virtual sample player Impact virtual drum machine SampleOne virtual sampler
41. eam will be equally balanced Turning the knob to the left will increase Mixer the level of the input signal relative to the playback stream turning to the right will increase the level of the playback stream relative to the input signal Please note When creating monitor mixes using Studio One or another DAW it is important that you turn the Mixer knob all the way to the Playback position Monitoring both the input signal and the playback stream will create a doubling effect that will make monitoring difficult Phones The Phones knob controls the volume of the headphone output on the rear of the unit The headphone amplifier is quite powerful the e volume goes to 11 so use the maximum setting with extreme caution 11 Phones d Main The Main knob controls the output level for the Main Outputs on the back of the AudioBox with a range of 80 dB to 10 dB m Power LED This LED will illuminate red when the AudioBox is properly powered and synced to a USB connection 2 Hookup PreSonus AudioBox USB 22 Rear Panel Connections 2 2 Rear Panel Connections Va inch Phones headphone Jack This is where you connect headphones your E AudioBox USB S r lt Main Out These the main outputs for the AudioBox USB The output level of the Main Outs is controlled by the Main volume knob on the front of the unit A Power User Tip You must connec
42. eference Manual located on your Studio One Artist installation DVD for complete setup instructions for other MIDI devices If you are using a third party MIDI interface or USB MIDI controller keyboard you must install the drivers for these devices before beginning this section Please consult the documentation that came with your MIDI hardware for complete installation instructions Setting Up an External MIDI Keyboard Controller from the Start Page A MIDI keyboard controller is a hardware device that is generally used for playing and controlling other MIDI devices virtual instruments and software parameters In Studio One Artist these devices are referred to as Keyboards and they must be configured before they are available for use In some cases your MIDI keyboard controller is also used as a tone generator Studio One Artist views the controller and tone generation functions as two different devices a MIDI keyboard controller and a vcn et j fa gt ct 92 et sound module The MIDI controls keyboard knobs faders etc will be B set up as a Keyboard The sound module will be set up as an Instrument You can set up your external MIDI devices from the Setup area in the Start page Before setting up a new Song for a recording take a moment to configure external devices 1 Connect the MIDI Out of your external MIDI controller to a MIDI In on your AudioBox USB or o
43. elow the expansion threshold the expander will reduce it to 10 dB below the threshold Commonly used for noise reduction expansion is very effective as a simple noise gate The major difference between expansion and noise gating is that expansion is dependent on the signal level after the level crosses the threshold whereas a noise gate works independent of a signal s level beyond the threshold Downward Expansion Downward expansion is the most common expansion used in live sound and recording This type of expansion reduces the level of a signal when the signal falls below a set threshold level This is most common used for noise reduction Ratio The expansion ratio sets the amount of reduction applied to a signal once the signal has dropped below the expansion threshold For example a 2 1 expansion ratio attenuates a signal 2 dB for every 1 dB it drops below the threshold Ratios of 4 1 and higher act much like a noise gate but without the ability to tailor the attack hold and release times Threshold The gate threshold sets the level at which the gate opens Essentially all signals above the threshold setting are passed through unaffected whereas signals below the threshold setting are reduced in level by the amount set by the range control If the threshold is set fully counterclockwise the gate is turned off always open allowing all signals to pass through unaffected Attack The gate attack time sets the rate at which the
44. ent into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e 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 riques de classe A de classe B selon le cas prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par le minist re des communications du Canada e 7257 Florida Boulevard Baton Rouge e onus Louisiana 70806 USA 1 225 216 7887 WWW presonus com Parti 820 AB0002 D
45. er s Manual Tutorials 5 Equalizers 5 3 Distorted Electric Guitar LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID Lover E sto ramas EM EN ow ca Hz PEAK C HI MID HI MID HI MID HI MID ON OFF LO HI FREQ Lower ze m E X 035 SHELF Keyboards lt a LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID rout eri E E san FREQ GAIN ON SHEF 108 665 MID MID MID MID i Lower e T m an PEAK 5 j 49 n ev 1 5 5 4 50 Tutorials 5 4 5 4 1 Digital Effects PreSonus AudioBox USB Digital Effects Reverb Studio One Artist includes an array of time based and modulation effects What follows is a brief description of how each type works Reverberation or reverb as it is more commonly known is perhaps the most widely used effect Natural reverb is created by sound waves reflecting off of a surface or many surfaces For example when you walk across the wooden stage in a large hall thousands of reflections are generated almost instantaneously as the sound waves bounce off the floor walls and ceilings These are known as early reflections and their pattern provides psycho acoustic indications as to the nature of the space that you are in even if you can t see
46. from 30 dBu to 10 dBu The passages that are 10 dBu and higher will be heard over the mix However the passages that are at 30 dBu and below will never be heard over the roar of the rest of the mix A compressor can be used in this situation to reduce compress the dynamic range of the vocal to around 10 dB The vocal can now be placed at around 5 dBu At this level the dynamic range of the vocal is from 0 dBu to 10 dBu The lower level phrases will now be well above the lower level of the mix and louder phrases will not overpower the mix allowing the vocal to sit in the track The same points can be made about any instrument in the mix Each instrument has its place and a good compressor can assist the engineer in the overall blend Does every instrument need compression 34 This question may lead many folks to say absolutely not overcompression is horrible That statement can be qualified by defining overcompression The term itself must have been derived from the fact that you can hear the compressor working A well designed and properly adjusted compressor should not be audible Therefore the overcompressed sound is likely to be an improper adjustment on a particular instrument unless of course it is done intentionally for effect Owner s Manual Tutorials 5 A Brief Tutorial on Dynamic Processing 5 2 Why do the best consoles in the world put compressors on every channel Why do we need noise gates 5
47. gate opens A fast attack rate is crucial for percussive instruments whereas signals such as vocals and bass guitar require a slower attack Too fast of an attack can on these slow rising signals cause an artifact in the signal which is heard as a click All gates have the ability to click when opening but a properly set gate will never click Hold Hold time is used to keep the gate open for a fixed period after the signal drops below the gate threshold This can be very useful for effects such as gated snare where the gate remains open after the snare hit for the duration of the hold time then abruptly closes Release The gate release time determines the rate at which the gate Closes Release times should typically be set so that the natural decay of the instrument or vocal being gated is not affected Shorter release times help to clean up the noise in a signal but may cause chattering in percussive instruments Longer release times usually eliminate chattering and should be set by listening carefully for the most natural release of the signal Range The gate range is the amount of gain reduction that the gate produces Therefore if the range is set at O dB there will be no change in the signal as it crosses the threshold If the range is set to 60 dB the signal will be gated reduced by 60 dB etc Key Listen The key listen allows the user to listen to the signal that is being filtered by the gate Owner s Manual Tut
48. go there so those reflections will be much less noticeable Adjusting the predelay parameter on a reverb allows you to change the apparent size of the room without having to change the overall decay time This will give your mix a little more transparency by leaving some space between the original sound and its reverb e HFandLF decay The types of surfaces in a space also affect the sound Carpet and soft furnishings will absorb more high frequency waves thereby reducing the high frequency decay time while hard surfaces such as tile or stone reflect sound extremely well resulting in a brighter ambience Similarly the high frequency HF and low frequency LF decay time allow you to adjust the brightness or darkness of the reverb enabling you to better emulate these environmental factors Owner s Manual 5 4 2 5 4 3 Chorus Phase Flange Delay Modulation Effects Tutorials 5 Digital Effects 5 4 A delay essentially creates an echo although you can often use delays to create more complex time based effects The source signal is delayed so that it is heard later than it actually occurred Delay Time Delay time is the time between the source signal and its echo The simplest delay effect is a single repeat A short delay between 30 and 100 ms can be used to create slap back echo while longer delay k times produce a more distant echo Delay times that are too short to hear as di
49. ile 3 MIDI are unsure of which MIDI channels to choose select d gt J Peavey gt J PreSonus Send To None all 16 L Yamaha Default Instrument Input Mobile 2 7 In the Receive From drop down menu select the MIDI interface input from which Studio One Artist ST will receive MIDI data In this case the AudioBox USB In the Send To drop down menu select the MIDI interface output AudioBox USB from which Studio One Artist will send MIDI data to your keyboard If your keyboard controller does not need to receive MIDI data from Studio One you can leave this unselected If your keyboard does need to receive MIDI data you must connect a MIDI cable from the MIDI Out of the MIDI interface to the MIDI In of the keyboard 8 Ifthisis the only keyboard that you will use to control your external synthesizers and virtual instruments you should check the box next to Default Instrument Input This will automatically assign your keyboard to control all MIDI devices in Studio One Artist Default Instrument Input Click OK 21 4 Studio One Artist PreSonus AudioBox USB 4 3 Configuring MIDI Devices If you have a sound module that you d like to connect leave the External Devices window open and proceed to the next part of this section If not you can close this window and skip to Section 4 4 LM UN Setting up an External MIDI Sound Module from the Start Page MIDI instrument controlle
50. ing you ve been working on for 15 minutes is not the right choice so move on e Never be afraid of taking a risk The best EO tricks were found by mad scientists of sound With every instrument there are frequencies that can be attenuated or boosted to add clarity or fullness Altering the wrong frequencies can make an instrument shrill muddy or just downright annoying The following two charts suggest frequency ranges that should be accentuated or downplayed for the most common instruments These are just suggestions the frequencies may need to be adjusted up or down depending on the instrument room and microphone Owner s Manual Tutorials 5 Equalizers 5 3 Table 1 pee Instrument What to Cut Why to Cut What to Boost Why to Boost a st Meme cay _ a LLL LLLI omens a 120 Hz below Muddy 400 600 Hz Lush and full 45 MISIT 5 Tutorials PreSonus AudioBox USB 5 3 Equalizers Table 2 more vocal presence adds harder bass to low more attack on kick amp tem frequency instruments more finger sound on bass adds fullness to guitar amp snare mare attack on plano and brighten vocals acoustic adds clarity to bass lines acoustic guitar guitar amp piana adds warmth to piano especially at softer playback adds clarity amp
51. instruments as it will add punch or tighten the percussive sound and make it more pronounced 5 2 3 Compression Settings Some Starting Points Vocals Percussion The following are the compression presets that were used in the PreSonus BlueMax We have included them as a jumping off point for setting up compression in Studio One Artist Soft This is an easy compression with a low ratio setting for ballads allowing a wider dynamic range It s good for live use This setting helps the vocal sit in the track Threshold Ratio Attack Release 8 2 dB 0 002 ms 38 ms Medium This setting has more limiting than the Soft compression setting producing a narrower dynamic range It moves the vocal more up front in the mix Threshold Ratio Attack Release 3 3 dB 0 002 ms Screamer This setting is for loud vocals It is a fairly hard compression setting for a vocalist who is on and off the microphone a lot It puts the voice in your face Threshold Ratio Attack Release 1 1 dB 0 002 ms Snare Kick This setting allows the first transient through and compresses the rest of the signal giving a hard snap up front and a longer release Threshold Ratio Attack Release 2 1 dB 300 ms 39 a Ba 4 lt 5 Tutorials PreSonus AudioBox USB 5 2 A Brief Tutorial on Dynamic Processing Fretted Instruments
52. io Loops to Song Tempo so that any loop of a known BPM like those in the included content library will import at the correct tempo FireStudio Project Stretch Audio Loops to Song Tempo B o v 6 When the Song window launches launch the x A gt ie Audio Setup window by going to Studio One Options Windows Studio One Preferences Mac and click on the Audio Setup button General Audio Setup External Devices Advanced Audio Device Control Panel Device Block Size 512 samples v Process Precision Single 32 Bit Enable Multi Processing Use CPU Cores v Input Latency 27 30 1204 samples Output Latency 15 69 ms 692 samples Sample Rate 44 1 kHz Bit Depth 32 Options Song Setup 24 Owner s Manual Studio One Artist 4 Creating a New Song 4 4 OO 7 Click on the Song Setup button to open the Song Setup window then click on the Audio I O Setup icon KO 8 Goto Song gt Song Setup menu and click on Audio x I O Setup General a Audio I O Setup 9 Werecommend that you create a mono input S Inputs Rr for each of the inputs on your AudioBox USB If you plan on recording in stereo you should Eu also create a stereo bus and assign it to the PreSonus FireStudio sr m ur aru LS g appropriate set of inputs You can remove any bus v simply selecting it and clicking the Remove button To customi
53. it As each reflection is then reflected off of more surfaces the complexity of the sound increases while the reverb slowly decays The reason for the widespread use of reverb in audio recording is fairly self evident human beings don t live a vacuum Because our brains receive cues about the nature of the space around us based partially on audio reflections a sense of space makes an audio recording sound more natural and therefore more pleasing The following parameters can usually be adjusted in a reverb effect e Decay Decay is the time required for the reflections reverberation to die away In most modern music production reverb decay times of between one and three seconds are prevalent A reverb setting with strong early reflections and a quick decay are a great way to create a stereo effect from a mono source e Predelay Predelay is the time between the end of the initial sound and the moment when the first reflections become audible Imagine you re back on that stage in a large music hall This time you stand on the very edge of the stage and shout Hello world toward the center of the hall There will be a brief pause before you hear the first noticeable reflections of your voice because the sound waves can travel much further before encountering a surface and bouncing back There are closer surfaces of course notably the floor and the ceiling just in front of the stage but only a small part of the direct sound will
54. ith 36 Cubase 11 D Decay 50 Delay 51 Delay Time 51 Downward Expansion 38 Dynamic Range 34 E Equalizer Definition 42 Parametric 42 Shelving 43 Expansion Definition 37 F Fader Locate See Recalling Faders Frequency Tables 45 46 G Gate 35 H Hard knee 37 I Import Audio Studio One 29 56 K Key Filter 39 Key Listen 38 L Limiter 36 Logic 11 M Makeup Gain 37 MIDI Controller 20 MIDI Sound Module 22 N Noise Gate Definition 39 P Phantom Power 4 30 Plug ins 28 Predelay 50 Q Q Definition 42 R Range 38 Ratio 36 38 Release 37 38 Reverb 50 Run at Startup 13 S Sample Rate 13 Sidechain 37 Soft knee 37 Sonar 12 T Threshold 36 38 V Variable Feedback 51 PreSonus AudioBox USB Owner s Manual Declaration of Conformity Responsible Party PreSonus Audio Electronics Address 7257 Florida Blvd Baton Rouge LA 70806 USA Phone 225 216 7887 declares that AudioBox USB 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 above Refer to your Certificate of Warranty in your Owner s Manual for PreSonus Product Support telephone number A PreSonus Baton Rouge US
55. labels for use in Logic go to Options Audio I O Labels The second column in the pop up window will be named Provided by Driver Activate each of these labels for your Au dioBox USB When you are done close this window You are now ready to use your AudioBox USB Launch Cubase Go to Devices Device Setup Select VST Audio System from the Devices column in the Device Setup Select PreSonus AudioBox USB from the ASIO Driver drop down list Click Switch to begin using the AudioBox USB driver Once you have successfully changed the driver go to Devices VST Connections to enable your input and output buses 3 3 4 e C cn 2 g v 11 e e Se ce EUR 5 e 3 Connecting to a Computer PreSonus AudioBox USB 3 4 Using the AudioBox USB with Popular Audio Applications Cakewalk Sonar 6 Ableton Live 5 12 Launch Sonar Go to Options Audio and click on the Advanced tab Change the Driver Mode ASIO Using WDM rather than ASIO for pro audio applications is not recommended Click the OK button Restart Sonar Go to Options Audio and click on the Drivers tab Highlight all input and output drivers beginning with PreSonus AudioBox USB Go to Options Audio and click on the General tab Set the
56. lo just the instrument with which you are working Most engineers start building their mix with the drums and work from the bottom up kick snare toms hi hat overheads Each instrument resonates primarily in a specific frequency band so if you are working on your kick drum mic start with the lowest band of the EQ Tune in the best sounding low end and move on to the attack It is not uncommon to hear an annoying ringing or a twang mixed in with your amazing sounding low end and perfect attack so your next task will be to find that offending frequency and notch it out Once you are satisfied with your kick drum mute it and move on to the next instrument e Taking your time with equalization is well worth the effort Your mix will have better separation and more clarity Youcan only do so much Not every instrument can or should have a full rich low end and a sharp attack If every instrument is EQ d to have the same effect it will lose its identity in the mix Your goal is not individual perfection it is perfection in unity e Step away from the mix Your ears get fatigued just like the rest of you If you are working particularly hard on one instrument your ears will be quite literally numbed to that frequency range e Your memory is not what you think it is Comparing a flat EQ and the curve that you ve created allows you to see and hear exactly what you ve done So be honest with yourself Sometimes that EQ sett
57. mputer Would you like to restart now e cone tt 6 Once your computer has restarted No I will restart the computer later your AudioBox USB is now ready to use ENS Installation for Mac OS X Your AudioBox USB is a class compliant Core Audio device No installation is necessary on Mac computers Simply connect your AudioBox USB to your Mac to begin using it 10 Owner s Manual Connecting to a Computer Using the AudioBox USB with Popular Audio Applications 3 4 Using the AudioBox USB with Popular Audio Applications Apple Logic Pro Express 7 Steinberg Cubase 4 Complete setup instructions for Studio One Artist and a brief tutorial on its features can be found in Section 4 of this manual However you can use your AudioBox USB with any audio recording application that supports Core Audio or ASIO Please consult the documentation that came with your audio application for specific instructions on how to select the AudioBox USB driver as the audio device driver for your software Below are basic driver setup instructions for four popular audio applications Launch Logic Pro Express Go to Logic Preferences Audio Click on the Devices Tab On the Core Audio tab check Enabled Select PreSonus AudioBox USB from the device menu You will be asked if you d like to relaunch Logic Click try re launch Your AudioBox USB features custom I O labels for faster workflow To enable these
58. new Song We ll start by setting up your default audio 1 1 From the Start page select Create a new Song 7 ai New Song 2 Inthe browser window name your Song and choose the directory in which you d like it saved Song Title You ll notice a list of templates on the left The lUserz wezley Documenta StudioO onga AudioBox USB template will create a Song with a 4 MS track for each of the AudioBox inputs Every track is armed for recording no further setup is iini ee Si required Select this template and click OK WF F eo gt gt cH 92 et 3 Therest of this section will guide you through creating a Song from an empty session 4 To begin a new Song select Empty Song from the rmm Templates list At this point you should give your FE create an om Song a name and select your preferred sample rate a and bit depth You can also determine the length of fy your Song and the type of time format you would Foden Multitrack Record LaS like to use Notation Bars Seconds Samples or 4 FireStudio Lightpipe Ses Recording session Frames Click the OK button when you are finished FireStudio Mobile Song Length 0151 01 01 000 4 FireStudio Mobile multitrac Song Title My First Song IUsers wesley Documents StudioO ongs m 5 Ifyou plan on importing loops into your Song you may want to select Stretch Aud
59. no Preset Color No Preset IS Auto Color Po E o m 5 Track 1 None Vocal Fr Guitar Front Right Input 3 None Input 4 Mona Input 5 Nona PreSonus AudioBox USB In the upper left corner of the Arrange window you will notice several buttons The third button from the left is the Add Tracks button Click this button to bring up the Add Tracks window In the Add Tracks window you can select the number and type of tracks you d like to create Mono Audio Stereo Audio Folder Instrument or Automation and can customize the track name and color as well as add a preset rack of effects to the track Once you have added your tracks you can assign the input by simply clicking on the input to which a track is currently assigned This will bring up the inputs list You can also access the audio I O setup from here If you would like to add a track for each of the available inputs and have the routing automatically assigned simply go to Track Add Tracks for All Inputs To begin recording create an audio track assign it to Input 1 and connect a microphone to the first channel on the AudioBox USB Select Record Enable on your track in Studio One Artist Turn up the Channel 1 level while speaking singing into the microphone You should see the input meter in Studio One Artist react to the input Adjust the gain so the input level is near its maximum without clipping dis
60. nstaller will auto launch and take you through each step of the installation process Please read each message carefully It is recommended that you quit all applications before you start the installation Windows can t verify the publisher of this driver software gt Don t install this driver software You should check your manufacturer s website for updated driver software for your device A Install this driver software anyway Only install driver software obtained from your manufacturer s website or disc Unsigned software from other sources may harm your computer or steal j i i i i information Select Additional Tasks Which additional tasks should be performed Welcome to the AudioBox Setup Wizard This will install AudioBox version 1 2 on your computer It is recommended that you close all other applications before continuing Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit Setup gt Cancel Select the additional tasks you would like Setup to perform while installing AudioBox then dick Next Additional icons 74 Create desktop icon Windows Vista Users If you see any Windows Security alerts click Install this driver software an
61. o One Artist and is intended to get you set up and recording as quickly as possible Shows Active Audio Driver and Sample Rate and Provides Quick Links to Configure Audio and MIDI In the middle of the Start page you will see the Setup area Studio One Artist automatically scans your system for all available drivers and selects a driver By default it will choose a PreSonus driver if one is available Selecting a Different Audio Driver from the Start Page If you do not see PreSonus AudioBox USB on the Start page when you launch Studio One click on the Configure Audio Devices link in the Setup area to open the Audio Setup Options window In the Audio Device menu select PreSonus AudioBox Click the Apply button and then OK After you have verified that the PreSonus AudioBox driver has been detected please continue to the next section to set up your external MIDI devices If you do not have any MIDI devices to connect at this time please skip to Section 4 4 19 a lt L w 2 mee gt N 4 Studio One Artist PreSonus AudioBox USB 4 3 Configuring MIDI Devices 4 3 Configuring MIDI Devices From the External Devices window in Studio One Artist you can configure your MIDI keyboard controller sound modules and control surfaces This section will guide you through setting up your MIDI keyboard controller and sound module Please consult the R
62. oftware Whether you are about to record your first album or your fiftieth 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 2 more details the Studio upgrade program for PreSonus customers please visit http studioone presonus com 4 1 Installation and Authorization Once you have installed the AudioBox USB drivers and connected your AudioBox USB to your computer you can use the included PreSonus Studio One Artist music production software to begin recording mixing and producing your music To install Studio One Artist insert your installation disc into your computer s DVD drive Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation process Running the Studio One Installer To Install Studio One Artist insert your Studio One Artist installation DVD into your computer s DVD drive e Windows Users Launch the Studio One Artist installer and follow the onscreen instructions MacUsers Drag the Studio One Artist application into the Applications folder on your Macintosh hard drive 14 Owner s Manual Creating a User Account Studio One Activation tudio Welcome to Studio Please select the version of Studio One you want to use Activate or parade Lis Use this to activate or upgrade your purch
63. or can be applied to the signal to help correct this recording problem by reducing the louder passages enough to be compatible with the overall performance 35 n ev 1 5 5 2 PreSonus AudioBox USB A Brief Tutorial on Dynamic Processing How severely the compressor reduces the signal is determined by the compression ratio and compression threshold A ratio of 2 1 or less is considered mild compression reducing the output by a factor of two for signals that exceed the compression threshold Ratios above 10 1 are considered hard limiting As the compression threshold is lowered more of the input signal is compressed assuming a nominal input signal level Care must be taken not to overcompress a signal as too much compression destroys the acoustic dynamic response of a performance That said overcompression is used by some engineers as an effect with killer results Limiting refers to the processing that prevents the signal from getting any louder that is it prevents any increase in the signal s amplitude at the output Compressor limiters are commonly used for many audio applications For example A kick drum can get lost in a wall of electric guitars No matter how much the level is increased the kick drum stays lost in the mud A touch of compression can tighten up that kick drum sound allowing it to punch through without having to crank the
64. orials 5 A Brief Tutorial on Dynamic Processing 5 2 Frequency Key Filter Some gates offer a variable frequency control allowing the user to set a specific frequency band that the will cause the gate to open or close Noise Gating Noise gating is the process of removing unwanted sounds from a signal by attenuating all signals below a set threshold As described the gate works independently of the audio signal after being triggered by the signal crossing the gate threshold The gate will remain open as long as the signal is above the threshold How fast the gate opens let the good signal through is determined by the attack time How long the gate stays open after the signal has gone below the threshold is determined by the hold time How fast the gate closes is determined by the release How much the gate attenuates the unwanted signal while closed is determined by the range Noise gates were originally designed to help eliminate extraneous noise and unwanted artifacts from a recording such as hiss rumble or transients from other instruments in the room Since hiss and noise are not as loud as the instrument being recorded a properly set gate will only allow the intended sound to pass through the volume of everything else is lowered Not only will this strip away unwanted artifacts like hiss it will add definition and clarity to the desired sound This is a very popular application for noise gates especially with percussion
65. paratus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped All PreSonus products in the USA should be serviced at the PreSonus factory in Baton Rouge Louisiana If your PreSonus 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 15 The apparatus shall be connected to a Mains power outlet With a protective grounding earthing connection 16 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 Equipment No lead Pb cadmium Cd mercury 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 0 196 of the chemicals listed as hazardous chemicals in the REACh regulation WEEE As with
66. punch amp horns volumes to bass lines brighter rock guitar more hardness cymbals adds fullness ta low adds fullness to vocals adds clarity amp punch rnore pluck to bass attack an kick amp t m hreathier vocals frequency instruments to bass lines kick tom bass harder hitting snare amp mnre attack to acoustic attack ta percussion IE brighten cymbals string guitar amp electric guitars instruments amp flutes reduce dullness on vocals more attack on lower makes samples amp synths piana register more finger sound on bass sound more real clarity to vocals add sharpness to synths rock guitars acoustic guitar amp piano 50Hz 100Hz 200Hz 400Hz 800Hz 1 5kHz 3kHz SkHz 7kHz 10kHz 15kHz decrease dullness in kick and tom make background instruments sound distant decrease h oom ifi guitars decrease ambience in decrease dullness in reduces s sound to increase clarity cymbals guitars soften a thin guitar on vocals decrease bass boom to decrease muddiness in vocals decrease thinness or overly increase breathiness in reduces s sound increase overtones and amp mid range instruments bright avertanes in guitars background vocals on vocals clarity in the mix decrease long bass overtones disguise slightly out af cymbals tune vocals and guitars 46 Owner s Manual Tutorials 5 Equalizers 5 3
67. r at 2 to Owner s Manual Shelving EQ Graphic EQ Tutorials Equalizers 5 kHz By setting a narrow bandwidth and boosting the attack a bit you can achieve a punchier kick drum without overpowering the rest of the mix A broad bandwidth accentuates or attenuates a larger band of frequencies The broad and narrow bandwidths high and low Q are usually used in conjunction with one another to achieve the desired effect Let s look at our kick drum again We have a kick drum that has a great big low end sound centered around 100 Hz and an attack hitting almost dead on at 4 kHz In this example you would use a broad bandwidth in the low frequency band centered at 100 Hz and a narrow bandwidth boosted at 4 kHz In this way you are accentuating the best and downplaying everything else this particular kick drum has to offer A shelving EQ attenuates or boost frequencies above or below a specified cutoff point Shelving equalizers come in two different varieties high pass and low pass Low pass shelving filters pass all frequencies below the specified cutoff frequency while attenuating all the frequencies above it A high pass filter does the opposite passing all frequencies above the specified cut off frequency while attenuating everything below A graphic is a multiband equalizer that uses sliders to adjust the amplitude for each frequency band It gets its name from the positions of the sliders which graphically display the res
68. rs keyboards MIDI guitars etc send musical information in the form of MIDI data to tone modules and virtual 4 instruments which respond by generating sound as instructed Tone modules can be standalone sound devices or can be integrated into a MIDI instrument such as a keyboard synthesizer Studio One Artist refers to all tone generators as Instruments Once you have set up your MIDI keyboard controller take a moment to configure your sound module 1 Connectthe MIDI In of your external sound module to the MIDI Out of your AudioBox USB or other MIDI interface WF f gt gt 92 et BENE N Options 2 Inthe External Devices window click the Add 9 e amp amp button General Audio Setup External Devices Advanced Ck __ E ne Ern Notify me if devices are unavailable when Studio One starts D 22 Owner s Manual Studio One Artist 4 Creating a New Song 4 4 3 TheAdd Device window will launch New Keyboard Device Model New Instrument 4 New Control Surface Manufacturer From the menu on the left select New a Device Name NEMINEM Instrument At this point you can customize Cj nm the name of your sound module by entering P 21 Behringer Instrument and record controller O CME pea the manufacturer and device names 27 used by a Keybo
69. ry 1 dB of level increase into the compressor the output will only increase 0 5 dB As you increase the ratio the compressor gradually becomes a limiter Limiter A limiter is a compressor that is set to prevent any increase in the level of a signal above the threshold For example if you have the threshold knob set at dB and the ratio turned fully clockwise the compressor becomes a limiter at O dB so that the output signal cannot exceed 0 dB regardless of the level of the input signal Owner s Manual Expansion Tutorials 5 A Brief Tutorial on Dynamic Processing 5 2 Attack Attack sets the speed at which the compressor acts on the input signal A slow attack time allows the beginning envelope of a signal commonly referred to as the initial transient to pass through the compressor unprocessed whereas a fast attack time immediately subjects the signal to the ratio and threshold settings of the compressor Release Release sets the length of time the compressor takes to return the gain reduction back to zero no gain reduction after the signal level drops below the compression threshold Very short release times can produce a very choppy or jittery sound especially in low frequency instruments such as bass guitar Very long release times can result in an overcompressed sound this is sometimes referred to as squashing the sound All ranges of release can be useful at different times however and you should experiment
70. ssibly the most widely used microphone type especially in live shows They are relatively inexpensive resistant to physical damage and typically handle high sound pressure levels SPL very well Unlike condenser microphones most dynamic microphones do not require a power source n ev 1 Dynamic microphones especially ribbon microphones tend to generate low output J voltages so they typically need more preamp gain than condenser microphones n Ribbon Ribbon microphones are a special type of dynamic microphone and get their name from the thin metal ribbon used in their design Ribbon microphones capture sound with very high fidelity especially higher frequencies However they often are very fragile many newer models are less so and typically cannot handle high sound pressure levels Most ribbon microphones do not require phantom power In fact unless a ribbon microphone specifically calls for phantom power sending phantom power to a ribbon microphone can severely damage it usually beyond repair 5 1 3 USB Microphones and Other Types Many microphone types are available and as technology evolves it is likely that more will be developed One type of microphone to emerge recently is the USB microphone These may be dynamic or condenser mics but because a USB microphone is in effect an audio interface we recommended that you not use them with the AudioBox USB as the likelihood of
71. stinct echoes be used to create thickening effects Whether these echoes are timed with the tempo is a matter of stylistic choice Variable Feedback Variable feedback or regeneration produces multiple Xe decaying repeats Increasing the feedback value increases the number of echoes a as well as the resonance that is created as one echo disappears into another M Ba 4 lt I As its name indicates a Chorus effect creates copies of a single source signal to artificially create the impression that there is more than instrument playing voice singing etc This ensemble effect is created using a series of short continuously varying delays that produce slight pitch shifts and add fullness to a sound LFO Speed and Width The copies are delayed using a low frequency oscillator Some chorus effects allow you to adjust the speed and width M of the waveform being applied to modulate the source signal d Depth The depth control affects how much the total delay time changes over time As the delay time changes slight frequency modulations can be heard Phase shifting creates copy of the source signal and shifts the in time relative to the original signal creating from 0 to 360 degrees of phase difference throughout the frequency spectrum The shifted signal is blended with the source signal so that you can hear the copy moving in and out of phase with the original This creates a
72. t from a brief tutorial on dynamics processing written by PreSonus president and founder Jim Odom It is included to help you get the most out of Studio One Artist This tutorial will take you through the basics of dynamics processing and will explain the various types of dynamics processors 5 21 Common Questions Regarding Dynamics Processing What is dynamic range Dynamic range can be defined as the ratio between the loudest possible audio level and the lowest possible level For example if a processor states that the maximum input level before distortion is 24 dBu and the output noise floor is 92 dBu then the processor has a total dynamic range of 24 92 116 The average dynamic range of an orchestral performance can range from 50 dBu to 10 dBu on average This equates to a 60 dB dynamic range Although 60 dB may not appear to be a large dynamic range do the math and you ll discover that 10 dBu is 1 000 times louder than 50 dBu Rock music on the other hand has a much smaller dynamic range typically 10 dBu to 10 dBu or 20 dB This makes mixing the various signals of a rock performance together a much more tedious task Why do we need compression Consider the previous discussion You are mixing a rock performance with an average dynamic range of 20 dB You wish to add an uncompressed vocal to the mix The average dynamic range of an uncompressed vocal is around 40 dB In other words a vocal performance can go
73. t speakers or headphones directly to your AudioBox USB in order B to monitor playback from your computer gt E d MIDI I O MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface MIDI inputs and outputs allow connection to and communication with external MIDI equipment One function of these ports is MIDI sequencing but the MIDI protocol can be used for much more than instruments and sequencing NOTE MIDI is not audio but is frequently used to trigger or control an audio source such as a plug in or synthesizer It s important to ensure that your MIDI data is correctly sent and received by the appropriate hardware or software devices If the devices generate audio you may also need to return the audio to an AudioBox USB input channel Please consult the User s Manuals of your MIDI devices for help with MIDI setup and usage USB Port This is where you connect the USB cable from your AudioBox USB to your computer The AudioBox USB is bus powered via this connection and does not require an external power supply Your AudioBox USB is compatible with all types of USB ports 1 1 2 0 and 3 0 Owner s Manual Hookup 2 Basic Hookup Diagram 2 3 2 3 Basic Hookup Diagram e Nicelnstrumel PEN Mixer t Main q headphones guitar vocal mic 6 computer OO TUM midi monitors ay R e 3 et D E
74. ternet e If your computer is not connected to the Internet skip to Activating Studio One Artist Offline e If you already have a PreSonus user account you can skip to Activating Studio One Artist On Line Fill out the user registration form You will be asked to create a username and password This information will be used to access your PreSonus user account on the PreSonus Web site With this account you can manage registration for all of your PreSonus hardware and software products You will be notified of and will have access to important information and updates related to your PreSonus products ensuring you get the best performance possible from them Your username and password will also provide you with access to the PreSonus user forums to chat with other PreSonus users as well as PreSonus employees Once your user account has been successfully created you will be alerted that the activation email has been sent to the email address that you provided Don t forget to activate your PreSonus user account the next time you check your email 15 2 p lt L 9 lt gt gt v 4 Studio One Artist 4 1 Installation and Authorization Activating Studio One Artist Online tudio C Online Activation Please enter usemame and password of your PreSonus user account and the Product Key of the Studio One version you purchased If you
75. ther MIDI interface If you are using a USB MIDI controller connect it to your computer and E mE power it on factu 2 Clickon the Configure External Devices link in the Setup area on the Start page to launch the External Devices window 1 I AudioBox USB 44 1 kHz 512 samples 20 Owner s Manual Studio One Artist 4 Configuring MIDI Devices 4 3 3 Clickthe Add button IDEO B p NN 773 Notify me if devices are unavailable when Studio One starts 4 a p lt L w 2 lt gt gt 4 WY 4 Add Device window will launch New Keyboard Device Model New Instrument 5 lil New Control e plea From the menu on the left select New i 2 ag Device Name My Controller Keyboard Keyboard At this point you can customize Cj Behringer Generic MIDI Keyboard use or the name of your keyboard by entering p Lj CME unknown gear This device model er features MIDI Learn Connecting the the manufacturer and device names send port is optional p Lj E MU gt J Edirol 4 6 You must specify which MIDI channels will be used gt Koytax to communicate with this keyboard For most gt Ld KORG MIDI Channels All gt Cj M Audio 8 s eee rore purposes you should select all MIDI channels If you gt Mackie CA Novellon From Mob
76. to be clearly heard In this application the vocal signal is routed to the sidechain input while the music is routed through the main compression circuitry Now the compressor will automatically duck that is reduce the level of the music whenever the narrator speaks or the vocalist sings There are two basic types of expansion dynamic and downward Expansion increases the dynamic range of a signal after the signal crosses the expansion threshold Dynamic expansion is basically the opposite of compression In fact broadcasters use dynamic expansion to undo compression before transmitting the audio signal This is commonly referred to as companding or COMPression followed by expANDING By far the most common use of expansion is downward expansion In contrast to compression which decreases the level of a signal after it rises above the compression threshold expansion decreases the level of a signal after the signal goes below the expansion threshold The amount of level reduction is determined by the expansion ratio For example a 2 1 expansion ratio reduces 37 a Ba lt gt I n ev 1 5 Tutorials PreSonus AudioBox USB 5 2 A Brief Tutorial on Dynamic Processing Expansion Terminology Noise Gates 38 the level of a signal by a factor of two e g if a level drops 5 dB b
77. to become familiar with the different sonic possibilities Hard Soft Knee With hard knee compression the gain reduction applied to the signal occurs as soon as the signal exceeds the level set by the threshold With soft knee compression the onset of gain reduction occurs gradually after the signal has exceeded the threshold producing a more musical response to some folks Auto Places a compressor in automatic attack and release mode The attack and release knobs become inoperative and a preprogrammed attack and release curve is used Makeup Gain When compressing a signal gain reduction usually results in an overall reduction of level The gain control allows you to restore the loss in level due to compression like readjusting the volume Compressor Sidechain The sidechain jack interrupts the signal that the compressor is using to determine the amount of gain reduction it should apply When no connector is inserted into this jack the input signal goes directly to the compressor s control circuitry When a connector is inserted into this jack the signal path is broken The control signal can then be processed by an equalizer for example to reduce sibilance de essing in a vocal track The control signal is then returned to the unit via the connector One common application for a sidechain is when using a compressor to reduce the level of music or other background sound whenever a narrator speaks or vocalist sings allowing the voice
78. torting Connect a set of headphones to the AudioBox headphone output If you wish to listen to your AudioBox USB with studio monitors make sure to connect them to the AudioBox s Main outputs You are now ready to record For complete instructions please consult the Studio One Reference Manual which is located on your Studio One Artist installation DVD Owner s Manual Studio One Artist 4 Creating MIDI Tracks 4 6 Anatomy of an Audio Track Solo Level Mute inis Track 1 rem Rec Arm gt Tu di Al N ST Mono 7 Audio Input F None Vocal Fr Guitar Front Right p Input 3 None Input 4 None Input 5 Nona Input 6 None Mon In S1 4 a p lt L aB 2 lt gt gt 4 WY Audio VO Setup 1 Click on the Add Tracks button When the Add Tracks window launches select Instrument as the track format and click the OK button Count 4 Format Instrument 2 assign your MIDI input click on the MIDI Inputs list and select your external sound module 3 If you have added virtual inputs to your session you will also see them as available inputs My Hardware Synth 4 Ifyou selected your MIDI keyboard controller as the default keyboard Presence it will already be selected If not choose your MIDI controller from the Output menu directly below 5 To the left of the Add Track button you will find the Inspector button
79. uctions 5 Donotusethis apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry a cloth 7 Donotblock any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Donotinstall near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Donot 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 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 11 Use only attachments accessories specified by PreSonus 12 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 13 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 ap
80. udio or in front of a live audience We encourage you to contact us with questions or comments regarding this product You can reach us by email at support presonus com or call us at 1 225 216 7887 between 9 a m and 5 p m Central Time GMT 06 00 CST 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 our valued customers We appreciate the support you have shown us through the purchase of this product and are confident that you will enjoy your AudioBox USB ABOUT THIS MANUAL We suggest that you use this 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 this manual you will find Power User Tips that can quickly make you an AudioBox USB expert In addition to the Power User Tips you will find an assortment of audio tutorials at the back of this manual These tutorials cover everything from microphone placement to equalizer and compression setting suggestions ED gt bee D gt c lt 1 a 1 Overview PreSonus AudioBox USB 1 2 Summary of AudioBox USB Hardwar
81. ulting frequency response curve The center frequency and bandwidth are fixed the level amplitude for each band is the only adjustable parameter Graphic EOs are generally used to fine tune the overall mix for a particular room For instance if you are mixing in a dead room you may want to boost high frequencies and roll off some of the lows If you are mixing in a live room you might need to lower the high midrange and highest frequencies In general you should not make drastic amplitude adjustments to any particular frequency bands Instead make smaller incremental adjustments over a wider spectrum to round out your final mix To assist you with these adjustments here is an overview of which frequencies affect different sound characteristics Sub Bass 16 Hz to 60 Hz The lowest of these bass frequencies are felt rather than heard as with freeway rumbling or an earthquake These frequencies give your mix a sense of power even when they only occur occasionally However overemphasizing frequencies in this range will result in a muddy mix Bass 60 Hz to 250 Hz Because this range contains the fundamental notes of the rhythm section any EQ changes will affect the balance of your mix making it fat or thin Too much emphasis will make for a boomy mix Low Mids 250 Hz to 2 kHz In general you will want to emphasize the lower portion of this range and deemphasize the upper portion Boosting the range from 250 Hz to 500 Hz will
82. ut very low so as not to clip the converters For recording place these signals on separate tracks During mixing you can blend the direct and amplifier signal to taste This technique can also be used in live applications 32 Owner s Manual Tutorials 5 Microphone Types 5 1 Drum Overheads XY example Place two small diaphragm condenser microphones on an XY stereo microphone holder bar Position the microphones so that each one is at a 45 degree angle pointed down at the drum kit approximately 7 or 8 feet above the floor or drum riser Experiment with height This technique can be used in live applications ke as well xe f E 7 Point a dynamic microphone at the center of the a snare making sure it is placed so that the drummer a will not hit it Place a small diaphragm condenser microphone under the drum pointed at the snares Experiment with the placement of both microphones Also experiment with inverting the phase of the bottom microphone This technique can be used in live applications 33 n ev 1 5 Tutorials PreSonus AudioBox USB 5 2 A Brief Tutorial on Dynamic Processing 52 A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing Studio One Artist software is included with the AudioBox USB This powerful DAW includes an assortment of dynamics plug ins What follows is an excerp
83. uter Talk Dancer is a Rhythm 1 Dancer is a Rhythm 2 Ether Waves Filter Pad Filtricant Groinky Groovariation Out of Rhythm Pad Hacking 1 Pad Hacking 2 a Autofilter 3 default Bassline 1 Birds in Trees Plug In Autofilter Modified 28 1 2010 16 26 04 Created by Ari 4 1a E lt a5 2 lt gt 4 WY Instruments Effects Sounds Files Pool 0001 01 01 000 41 4 120 00 0001 01 01 000 Metronome Timesig Tempo Drag and Drop Audio and MIDI Files My First Song Audio and MIDI files can be quickly located p auditioned and imported into your Song by dragging them from the file browser into the Arrange view If 2 Studio One Instruments Vol 1 you drag the file to an empty space a new track will 4 3 Studio One Loops Vol 1 be created with that file placed at the position to 130bpm which you dragged it If you drag the file to an existing d Dance Drums 002 140bpm wav SEs track the file will be placed as a new part on the track 4 Dance Drums 004 140bpm wav B 8 01 01 000 5 Dance Drums 005 140bpm wav Dance Drums 006 140bpm wav dis Dance Drums 007 140bpm wav ei Dance Drums 008 140bpm wav S Dance Drums 010 140bpm wav ijj Dance Drums 011 140bpm wav ijj Dance Drums 012 140bpm wav ijj Dance Drums 013 140bpm wav ei Dance Drums 014 140bpm wav ijj Dance Drums 015 140bpm wav ei Dance Drums 016 140bpm wav ijj Dance Drums 018
84. yway a C Sc 42 gt installer will open to the Welcome screen Click Next You will be asked if you would like the installer to automatically create an icon on your desktop for the AudioBox control panel This control panel allows you to adjust the buffer size and sample rate of your AudioBox USB Creating a desktop icon will provide you with quick access to these controls Click Next lt gt 3 9 e 01 3 Connecting to a Computer PreSonus AudioBox USB 3 3 Installation for Mac OS X 3 Theinstaller will now scan your computer you will be prompted to begin the installation 3 If your AudioBox is not detected by the installer you will prompted to connect it Click Install Driver to begin driver instalation Click Install Driver This may take some time 4 Oncethe driver has been installed successfully you will be alerted Presonus AudioBox Driver Install AudioBox Driver 1 56 Click Next to finish the installation zal b 5 In order for the driver to operate properly you must _ restart your computer Completing the AudioBox Setup Wizard Click Finish to automatically reboot your computer E To complete the installation of AudioBox Setup must restart your co
85. ze the names of your buses double click on the default name to open a text box When you have finished typing hit Enter a lt L w 2 mee gt N 10 If you would like the same inputs to be available every time you launch Studio One Artist click the Make Default button m Options 11 Click on the Outputs tab and you will see all of the 059 n available outputs on your AudioBox USB We recommend that you create stereo outputs for the Main outputs on your AudioBox USB General 12 In the lower right corner you will see the Audition ea T select menu This allows you to choose the output mans PK EEE from which you will audition audio files prior to TT importing them into Studio One Artist In general ou will want this to be the main output bus y p m 13 If you would like this output configuration available every time you launch Studio One Artist click the Make Default button T m 14 Now that you ve configured your MIDI and audio I O and created a new Song let s go through some of the basics of Studio One Artist so you can start recording 25 WF SL gt gt cH ua A 4 5 26 Studio One Artist 4 5 Creating Audio Tracks Creating Audio Tracks Add Tracks 4 Fomat we

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