Monitor Station Owner`s Manual English
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1. gt 115 dB THD N unwtd 1 kHz 0 dBu Output Unity Gain x beo i ro e 0 01906 Frequency Response 0 5 dB SU MUR CO eb xe OR EORR Ra 10 Hz to 50 kHz Ra GC UE 80 dB to 10 dB Phono MOS Gali ic A 32 dB 1 kHz PRONO MLOC EEE DEN P e UE lt 0 05 Phono M Noise Floor 40 dB gain inputs shorted 72 dBu Input M eters 511 ST2 amp Aux only TYD Dual 8 segment LED w peak hold Sensitivity Ra E aiia a cube 24 dB to 0 dB 23 TECHNICAL INFORMATION Audio Outputs ecc E V4 TRS Active Balanced CEE impedance Balanced di Stu oce bte ova duc 510 THD N unwtd 1 kHz 0 dBu Unity Gain lt 0 003 Response 0 5 0B 10 Hz to 50 kHz Speaker A B and C BEP 80 dB to 0 dB Main das avi er UP d bid 80 dB to 0 dB DIMA Tenat on susto hide occ eaa uber PE ta N 30 dB to 6 dB Cue M alb Rag sostener cats EA PE ne aceon nod erani 80 dB to 0 dB Dil Attendagon CO2. ST2 This mode is primarily used when comparing the M onitor Station s audio sources to each other such as when ing your mix against a commercial CD 12 2 3 3 Input LED M eter Modes 4 dBu 10 dBu 18 dBu Cue Source ST1 Cue Source ST2 Cue Source Aux References 0 dBVU to 4 dBu 0 dBVU should reference 4 dBu if any of your monitoring devices have a maximum input of 4 dBu or if none of your input devices have a maximum or nominal output level greater than 4 dBu The default LED meter reference level 0 dBVU 10 dB 0 dBVU should reference 10 dBu if any of your monitoring devices have a maximum input of 10 dBu or if none of your input devices have a maximum or nominal output level greater than 10 dBu References 0 dBVU to 4 dBu 0 dBVU should reference 18 dBu if any of your monitoring devices have a maximum input of 18 dBu or if none of your input devices have a maximum or nominal output level greater than 18 dBu 2 3 4 Reset All Modes to Factory Default Factory Reset References 0 dBVU to 4 dBu 0 dBVU should reference 4 dBu if any of your monitoring devices have a maximum input of 4 dBu or if none of your input devices have a maximum or nominal output level greater than 4 dBu 13 CONTROLS 6 CONNECTION 3 1 FRONT PANEL LAYOUT 3 1 1 Talkback Talkback microphone The built in talkback micro
3. Rabel Headphones Recording Interface 11 2 3 ADVANCED MODES To enhance the M onitor Station s functionality the behavior of the input LED meter and Speaker Select M ain Source and Cue Source buttons can be changed to best suit your studio environment Enter the following modes by pressing and holding the specified buttons while powering on the M onitor Station Only one mode can be set at a time The Monitor Station remains in the selected modes until another is selected 2 3 1 Speaker Select M odes The default Speaker Select mode Speaker A Combo mode all Speaker Select buttons can be active simultaneously Toggle Restricts Speaker selection Speaker B Toggle mode only one Speaker Select button can be active This mode is primarily used when referencing your audio source across different sets of studio monitors Toggle Restricts Speaker A amp Speaker B selection C In Toggle A B mode Speaker A and Speaker B cannot be active simultaneously Speaker C can remain active at all times This mode is primarily used if Speaker C is a subwoofer 2 3 2 Main and Cue Source M odes Input Sum Main The default Source mode Source In Input Sum mode all Main and Cue Source buttons can ST1 be active simultaneously e Input Toggle Main Restricts Source selection Source In Input Toggle mode only one Main Source and one Cue Source button can be active
4. Talkback M icrophone T 15 to 55 dB Internal Microphone TNT electret condenser E ET 42 dB External Input UY a TA XLR Female Balanced INOUE impedance Balanced Fr aate a ci ee RO v a te Ra ra rii er ep ER C 1200 Q mmm 50 Maximum npud Vel ded 10 Frequency RespO TSG Ro 10 Hz to 40 kHz 1 dB Stereo 1 and Stereo 2 Inputs tU M I LM AL M MM LM TRS Active Balanced Balanced quake uar 10 S N CABU UNY Galli tig bores etas 5110 dB THD N unwtd 1 kHz 0 dBu Output Unity Gain 4 404 0 007596 Preguency Response 075206 etit oa Pe dts 10 Hz to 65 kHz Noise Floor 20 Hz to 20 kHz 150 Q input termination wei ids 96 dBu Maximum Input Level Minimum Gain 1 kHz 0 5 22 dBu Auxiliary Inputs 5 ar E ERU ne EN A AAA Y RCA Active Unbalanced 5 Pus ath 47 SIN
5. 20 dB H eadphones v TRS Active Stereo Maximum 60 OGG etae eit pr eid e cea bac nd 150 mW channel RESPONSE EL O OB irienna RIAM re Sd eC Cea as eon 10 Hz to 50 kHz Power Power UDDIV estera bote T External AC Transformer Internal Line inout Connector ecd Barrel 5 5 mm outside diameter 2 1 mm inside diameter Monitor Station put Voltage iere rt base obo vetta be boves 16 VAC Power Requirements ascendi ida Mt vector lxi ptr Dori 10W As a commitment to constant improvement PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc reserves the right to change any specification stated herein at any time without notification 24 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4 4 BLOCK DIAGRAM External Microphone um Internal Microphone I LEFT CHANNEL INPUTS Left Input Bus TALKBACK IN T EXT TALK L a Talkback Level RIGHT CHANNEL INPUTS Same as Left Channel Cue Input Bus Main Input Bus 2 MONO o 224 5 gt o 22 a O 222 2 wn a 5 aja 5 21
6. DM eter M 0066 camus 2 3 4 Reset odes to Factory v 3 CONTROLS amp CONNECTIONS N 1 1 1 1 aL 1 1 34 ereinen anan drea 2 A ACHING NCS ELS AU CUO EE modes po Speak CONTO ao e UG REM T S 3 126 M Level oi tmd tdi tu demde dmn ctos leid uade viam buds Ud rrr 32 AES VAR Cr AOI NU E 4 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 dl Frequent QUESTIONS sas con datae RE 9 12211970104 uo eres bb mu 2 3 5 DEO CabloliS BIOCK adobe OVERVIEW 1 1 INTRODUCTION i O ep MONITOR STATION 6 SZ
7. olo Sic c gt OUTPUT MAIN OUTPUT SPKR Output B us Attenuators MASTER Level CUE MAIN HEADPHONE 1 PHONES Level CUE MAIN 2 5 CUE MAIN HEADPHONE 3 _ 5 CUE MAIN HEADPHONE 4 SPKR A SPKR B oT 9 SPKR 2 19 o o I lt SPEAKERS 25
8. SEZ SEZ Phones Phones Phones 80 0 Speaker Level Adjust Phones i Cue Source Main Source Source Main Source Source Cue Output ST1 ST1 0 10 Talkback Level 30 6 z Dim Attenuation ry 1 PreSonus Thank you for purchasing the M onitor Station PreSonus Audio Electronics designed the M onitor Station using high grade components to ensure optimum performance that will last a lifetime The Monitor Station 15 the ultimate desktop monitoring and communications system for your recording studio Based on the award winning Central Station the M onitor Station provides talkback speaker switching input source switching and four ultra loud and clear headphone amplifiers to deliver everything you need to control your recording environment Please contact us at 225 216 7887 with any questions or comments you may have regarding your M onitor Station PreSonus Audio Electronics is committed to constant product improvement and we value your suggestions highly believe the best way to achieve our goal of constant product improvement is by listening to the real experts our valued customers W e appreciate the support you have shown us through the purchase of your Monitor Station Please pay close attention to how you connect your Monitor Station to your system W e suggest you use this manual to familiarize yourself with the features applications and correct
9. Station s built in phono preamplifier Press and hold the P hono button to engage the P hono preamp The phono preamplifier is typically only necessary when the source of the Aux input is a vinyl record player such as a DJ turntable Turn the Aux Input level knob down before engaging the phono preamp it adds 32 dB gain 15 CONTROLS amp CONNECTION 3 1 4 Source Control 7 Main Cue Source Source ST1 ST1 Main Source Sets the Main bus input sources The Main bus is source for Speaker outputs M ain L R outputs and any headphone amplifiers whose source is set to Main By default the Main and Cue Source buttons are in Input Sum mode and can all be selected simultaneously For more information on changing the Source Control mode please refer to section 2 3 of this User s M anual Cue Source Sets the Cue bus input sources The Cue bus is the source for the Cue L R outputs and any headphone amplifiers whose source is set to Cue By default the Main and Cue Source buttons are in Input Sum mode and can all be selected simultaneously For more information on changing the Source Control mode please refer to section 2 3 of this User s M anual Input LED Meter Shows the input level of the M ain bus B y default the Input LED M eter has a reference level of 0 dB 10 dBu For more information on changing the Input LE D M eter s reference level please refer to section 2 3 16 CONTROLS amp
10. connection procedure for your M onitor Station before trying to connect it to your studio equipment This will hopefully alleviate any unforeseen issues that you may encounter during installation and set up Thank you once again for buying our product and we hope you enjoy your M onitor Station 2 OVERVIEW 1 2 FEATURES The Monitor Station is the ultimate studio control center complete with everything needed for real world modern studio applications The Monitor Station comes complete with a built in talkback mic three source inputs three speaker outputs four headphone amplifiers and control over the routing and level of every element connected to the M onitor Station effectively giving you complete control over your entire studio environment Its stereo inputs are ready to accommodate virtually any input sources such as Digital Audio Workstations DAW s analogue and digital mixing consoles CD players DJ Turntables etc Each of the five inputs features individual monitoring which means you can quickly and easily toggle between them for a quick comparison or reference The Monitor Station s three stereo outputs with individual Speaker L evel Adjust knobs and M aster M ute Dim M ono and L evel controls allow you to connect three sets of reference monitors and easily compare your mix on each of them The four headphone amplifier outputs with individual source and level controls give you the ability to feed custom headphone mixes to
11. here are in any way the best or only recommended methods of calibration when using the Monitor Station If you wish to calibrate your studio monitors using a different method we encourage you to do so E very calibration method has something in common though test tones The most commonly used test tones are 100 Hz 1 kHz and 10 kHz sine waves 40 80 Hz and 500 Hz 2 5 kHz bandwidth limited pink noise and 20 Hz 20 kHz pink noise and white noise Test tone CDs can be purchased from your local electronics or entertainment retailer or downloaded off the Internet from a variety of free Websites for use in many calibration and testing procedures As a less technical more subjective and not otherwise ideal alternative the chorus of a modern commercial Rock song can be substituted for full bandwidth pink noise W hen calibrating reference monitors in a studio the acoustic level or sound pressure level SPL should be measured from the mix position at seated ear height The SPL meter should be held at arms length with the microphone pointed at the center point between the left and right speakers angled at 45 degrees to ensure an accurate reading Y ou should also calibrate the left and right monitors independently pan the test tone hard left calibrate the left monitor then repeat for the right channel When monitoring systems are calibrated using the same method each system should generate the same acoustic level when given the same input source Th
12. you or any of the artists in your studio All this combined with the built in talkback microphone make the Monitor Station the cleanest most powerful piece of gear custom tailored to bring your studio together under your complete control Summary of features e Three stereo inputs two balanced 14 TRS unbalanced RCA Built in phono preamp on RCA aux input Main input source selector for comparing referencing inputs e Cue source selector for tailoring headphone and cue mixes e Three balanced 1 4 TRS stereo outputs e Variable Speaker Level Adjustment for fine tuned calibration of output levels e Speaker Select for quick ing of input source between reference monitors e Dim button with variable attenuation level Mono Mute and M ain Level Control e Built in talkback microphone with variable input gain e External talkback microphone input balanced XLR e Four built in headphone amplifiers stereo unbalanced TRS e Individual level adjust knobs for each headphone output e Main Cue Source selector for each headphone output OVERVIEW 1 3 WHAT IS IN THE BOX Y our Monitor Station package contains the following M onitor Station Studio Control Center M onitor Station Power Source e PreSonus Warranty Card OPERATION 2 1 QUICK START The Monitor Station Quick Start guide was written to help get your M onitor Station connected to your system as quickly as possi
13. CONNECTION 3 1 5 Speaker Control Speaker Level Adjust Speaker Select Speaker A Speaker B Speaker S peaker Level Adjust Fine tunes the output level of each stereo output pair The optimum level of these knobs fully clockwise Unity Gain Ideally these should only be adjusted below Unity to attenuate your speaker outputs during the calibration process Speaker Select Activates the Speaker Outputs A B and C The Speaker Select buttons are typically used to quickly compare your mix on different sets of reference monitors Since each speaker pair is likely to have different output characteristics and quality you will often hear nuances in the mix you might not have noticed otherwise By default the Speaker Select buttons are in Combo mode and can all be selected simultaneously For more information on changing the Speaker Select mode please refer to section 2 3 of this User s M anual 17 CONTROLS amp CONNECTION 3 1 6 Main Level Control Main Level Adjusts the output level of the active Speaker sets A B and Mono Converts the stereo Main bus source to a mono signal does not affect the Main L R outputs The mono summing bus is only active when the M ono button is lit The mono summing bus is helpful when mixing in stereo to determine if your mix has any phasing issues between the left and right channels This is especially useful when your stereo mix is also intended for mono applicatio
14. If you are calibrating a monitoring system with independent subwoofer level control such as a 2 1 or 2 speaker system repeat steps 4 5 6 and 8 for the subwoofer level Repeat steps 1 through 9 for the monitoring systems connected to ST2 and Aux P hono Test Play audio through Speaker A only Without adjusting any of the Monitor Station s levels toggle Speaker A OFF and Speaker B ON You may hear a slight tonal variance due to the different acoustic properties of the monitoring systems but the loudness should remain the same If the loudness varies drastically you may wish to repeat this calibration procedure from step 1 OPERATION 85 dB SPL Standard Reference This method references a specific standard meter reading to a certain acoustic level This method is the most technical least subjective method and is good for studios where a specific type of audio is produced or where an industry standard audio level exists such as for film or broadcast One of the most common calibration standards and the one presented here is 20 dBFS referenced to 85 dB SPL 5 means decibels full scale and is associated with decibel amplitude levels in digital systems where there 15 a finite maximum available level such as in standard encoding The maximum level possible 15 referred to as 0 aBFS In digital systems with analogue outputs such as digital interfaces its analogue to digital and digital to analogue
15. M ute and Dim buttons Then slowly turn up the M ain Level knob M ove your speakers to a different output to verify the outputs are functioning properly Connect the input source directly to your speakers to verify the speakers are functioning properly have everything turned all the way up but my speakers still aren t loud enough what gives The Monitor Station is not an amplifier so please do not try to use it as The only inputs with any preamp gain are the Aux P hono and external microphone inputs The only outputs with gain the headphone amplifiers W hy doesn t the M ain Level knob control the M ain Outs Because the Monitor Station was not designed to function that way The M ain Outs should be used for devices needing an unaffected signal such as CD recorder W hy won t the Monitor Station change modes for me Remember you can only set one mode per power up so do not try to hold two buttons down Y ou must be holding down the mode changing button the instant the power switch is flipped Set the mode according to section 2 3 21 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4 2 TROUBLESHOOTING Please note that many technical issues can arise when connecting different components in a studio environment PreSonus can only provide support for issues directly related to the M onitor Station Studio Control Center It may be necessary to contact the manufacturer s of your other studio equipmen
16. MONIIOR STATION Studio Control Center 2 54 Tw MONITOR STATION 9 EZ Phones 80 0 Speaker Level Adjust Phones 8 Source Main Source Source Speaker Select Aux Input Cue Output 0 10 Talkback Level User s M anual v1 0 418 PreSonus 2007 PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved PRESONUS LIM ITED W ARRANTY PreSonus Audio Electronics warrants this product to be free of defects in material 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 To be protected by this warranty the purchaser must complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 14 days of purchase During the warranty period P reSonus shall at its sole and absolute option either repair or replace free of charge any 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 P reSonus at the address and telephone number printed below to obtain a 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 returns must be sent to the P reSonus repair facility postage prepaid insured and properl
17. T2 on the back of your M onitor Station Optional Connect another secondary or Cue audio source or a DJ turntable to the L eft and Right RCA inputs of Aux P hono OPERATION 2 1 3 Calibrate the LED meter default the Monitor Station s LED meters are calibrated so the red 0 dBVU LED illuminates when the selected source signals reach 10 dBu This can be changed so that 0 dBVU references 4 10 or 18 dBu 4 dBu 0 dBVU should reference 4 dBu if any of your monitoring devices have maximum input of 4 dBu or if none of your input devices have a maximum or nominal output level greater than 4 dBu 1 Press and hold the Cue Source 5 1 button while powering on your M onitor Station 10 dBu 0 dBVU should reference 10 dBu if any of your monitoring devices have a maximum input of 10 dBu or if none of your input devices have a maximum nominal output level greater than 10 dBu 1 Press and hold the Cue Source ST2 button while powering on your M onitor Station 18 dBu 0 dBVU should reference 18 dBu if any of your monitoring devices have a maximum input of 18 dBu or if none of your input devices have a maximum or nominal output level greater than 18 dBu 1 P ress and hold the Cue Source Aux button while powering on your M onitor Station 2 1 4 Calibrate the input sources 1 Zero the Main Cue and P hones level knobs by turning them fully counterclockwise 2 Turnthe outputs of your primary audio source c
18. ble The following step by step instructions are based on a common studio environment Your actual setup may change based on your needs and applications 2 1 1 Connect the power Before connecting any power supply to the Monitor Station ensure the power supply meets the input voltage requirements of the region or country you are using it in PreSonus only supports the power supply shipped along with your Monitor Station If it does not meet your requirements or you wish to purchase an additional power supply please contact your local dealer or distributor 1 Zero the Main Cue and P hones level knobs by turning them fully counterclockwise f you have speakers or gear connected to the Main L R outputs you should also Zero them E nsure the power switch is set to the OFF position O down off Connect the included power supply to the Monitor Station s power input connector and to the appropriate wall socket Flip the power switch to the position down 2 1 2 Connect the input sources Zero the Main Cue and P hones level knobs by turning them fully counterclockwise Connect your primary audio source such as a DAW or Mixer M ain Outputs to the Left and Right TRS inputs of ST1 on the back of your M onitor Station Optional Connect your secondary audio source such as a CD or mp3 player or cue audio source such as the auxiliary outputs of your interface or Mixer to the L eft and Right TRS inputs of S
19. bus to a stereo device The Speaker B L R outputs are only active when the Speaker B button is active Connects the M ain S peaker C bus to a stereo device The Speaker C L R outputs are only active when the Speaker C button is active 3 2 3 Power X i a Power 16 10Watts Designed by PreSonus in the USA Manufactured in PRC AC Power Input Connects the M Station s included 16 power supply e Power Turns the Monitor Station On or Off TheMonitor Station is on when the P ower switch is in the up position depressed and off when this switch is in the down position O depressed 20 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4 1 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS W hy can t hear the talkback microphone Remember only headphones with a Phones Source of CUE can hear the talkback microphone Connect and or calibrate your talkback microphone according to section 2 1 7 Verify your external mic does not require phantom power If you are not using an external microphone disconnect anything connected to the XLR input W hy do see levels on the LE D meter but not hear anything through the speakers The LED meter only measures the M onitor Station s input so seeing level is only half the battle Connect and calibrate your speakers according to sections 2 1 5 and 2 1 6 E nsure the correct S peaker Select button is lit and its Speaker L evel Adjust knob is turned up Disengage the Talk M ono
20. converters ADCs amp DACs are referenced so 0 dBFS equals a certain amount of analogue voltage For example a 0 dBFS tone playing at Unity Gain from FireBox measures 18 dBu while a 0 dBFS from a FireStudio Project at Unity Gain measures 10 dBu It is important to know your digital devices 0 dBFS reference to prevent clipping and to aid in proper calibration 1 Zero the Speaker M ain Cue and P hones levels by turning them fully counterclockwise 2 Select only the ST1 Main Source and Speaker A selections 3 Turn your primary monitoring system connected to ST1 input level to its lowest setting On many powered monitors this is the Input Sensitivity Consult your monitor system s user s manuals or manufacturers W ebsites for more information about adjusting the input or amplification level 4 Remove all effects processors i e Qs compressors reverbs etc from the signal path and play 500 Hz 2 5 kHz bandwidth limited pink noise at 20 dBFS through your primary audio source outputs f you are calibrating a subwoofer use 40 Hz 80 Hz bandwidth limited pink noise Y ou should not hear the test tone If you do repeat step 1 and turn down the speakers playing it 5 Pan the test tone so it only plays in the left speaker hard left 6 Turnthe Main level knob to Unity Gain by turning it fully clockwise 1 Begin turning the Speaker Level Adjust A knob to Unity Gain by turning it fully clockwise You should begin hear
21. distributor P reSonus Audio Electronics 7257 Florida Blvd Baton Rouge LA 70806 www P reSonus com 418 PreSonus 2007 PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 OVERVIEW LEE alUn O AEEA AE EE EAN E TR UR E To Wiat FS IN ER 2 OPERATION a RS acd m 2 the INOUE SOU CCS eG J CaliBrate tne A the SOUL CBS iscsssnu coqui qupd By Connect UES OAK CIS a hc OC PR Pod B Pc CY d DR A eallDratetne talkback mi cFOphDOTe usen dv setae vec bao ad icd tas d CONMECE The Cue and Mall ou DUES ccs ud gd orci uu pl A o 2 2 SAILS ne teh VAN CCUM LT 2 31 S MOGBS EO A Cue Source ModE E Soo DEC 2 3723
22. ial CD or existing project and set that audio source as the only input to the Cue bus section 3 1 4 W ear the headphones connected in step 3 and turn them up to a comfortable listening level E ngage the talkback microphone by pressing the Talk button The headphones level should dim If the amount of level decrease is more than you feel is comfortable slowly increase the Dim Attenuation knob until the diminished level is acceptable Begin speaking into the talkback microphone and slowly turn up the Talkback L evel knob until you can adequately hear yourself speaking through the headphones 2 1 8 Connect the Cue and Main outputs Cue outputs The Cue L R outputs are typically used for connecting additional headphone amplifiers Their source is set by the Cue bus Source section 3 1 4 and their level is determined by the Cue Output level section 3 1 3 1 2 3 Zero the M ain and Cue level knobs by turning them fully counterclockwise Connect the inputs of the additional cue device to the Cue L R outputs Calibrate the device s audio levels P ease consult the device s user s manual or manufacturer s W ebsite for more information on its recommended calibration process If the device does not have a recommended calibration process increase the Cue Output level to Unity Gain by turning the Cue Output level knob fully clockwise Main outputs The Main L R outputs are essentially a thru which copies the input sources d
23. ing the test tone playing through your primary speakers ncrease the level until the SPL meter reads 85 dB n most cases you should not reach 85 dB SPL yet 8 Begin slowly increasing the input sensitivity volume of your primary monitoring system s left speaker until the acoustic level of the test tone playing reaches 85 dB SPL 9 Repeat steps 4 5 6 and 8 for the right channel 10 If you are calibrating a monitoring system with independent subwoofer level control such as a 2 1 or 2 speaker system repeat steps 4 5 6 8 and 9 for the subwoofer level 11 Repeat steps 1 through 10 for the monitoring systems connected to ST2 and Aux P hono 12 Test Play audio through Speaker A only Without adjusting any of the Monitor Station s levels toggle Speaker A OFF and Speaker B ON You may hear a slight tonal variance due to the different acoustic properties of the monitoring systems but the loudness should remain the same If the loudness varies drastically you may wish to repeat this calibration procedure from step 1 9 OPERATION 2 1 7 Calibrate the talkback microphone 1 7 Zero the Main Talkback Cue P hones and Dim knobs by turning them fully counterclockwise Optional Connect a dynamic microphone to the external mic XLR input connection Connect headphones to any one of the headphones connections and select CUE as its source Play audio common to your studio s productions such as a commerc
24. ion level Remove all effects processors i e Qs compressors reverbs etc from the signal path and play 500 Hz 2 5 kHz bandwidth limited pink noise at 0 dB through your primary audio source outputs f you are calibrating a subwoofer use 40 Hz 80 Hz banawiath limited pink noise Y ou should not hear the test tone If you do repeat step 1 and turn down the speakers playing it If you are using an SPL meter pan the test tone so it only plays in the left speaker hard left NOTE When both speakers play simultaneously the overall SPL will increase by about 3 dB To account for this subtract 3 dB when calibrating the left and right channels For example if your overall acoustic level cannot exceed 90 dB SPL calibrate each speaker to reach only 87 dB SPL Turn the Main level knob to Unity Gain by turning it fully clockwise Begin turning the Speaker Level Adjust A knob to Unity Gain by turning it fully clockwise You should begin hearing the test tone playing through your primary speakers If the acoustic level reaches your desired maximum level as measured by your ears or an SPL meter stop increasing the Speaker evel and skip step 8 most cases you should not reach your maximum level yet Begin slowly increasing the input sensitivity volume of your primary monitoring system s left speaker until the acoustic level of the test tone playing reaches the desired maximum SPL Repeat steps 4 5 6 and 8 for the right channel
25. irectly They are typically used for devices needing a constant full strength input signal such as tape machines or CD recorders Their source is set by the M ain bus Source section 3 1 4 and their output level is equal to the input source level Zero the input of the device to be connected by turning down its input and output levels Connect the inputs of the M ain device to the M ain L R outputs Calibrate the device s audio levels P ease consult the device s user s manual or manufacturer s W ebsite for more information on its recommended calibration process 10 2 2 SAMPLE HOOK UP DIAGRAM With the Monitor Station you can simultaneously record and play back up to 10 channels Since it is loaded with eight preamplifiers you can plug in eight microphones to the Monitor Station along with S PDIF digital input to record a full band This makes recording extremely easy All you need are a few microphones some cables to connect them a musician or two or three or more and the creative energy to bring it all together This is a typical rock band setup Your needs may vary depending upon the number and variety of sources you are recording Feel free to adapt the sample setup below to your precise needs JA A i OCCT h 2 B CD Player Turntable Recorder Near Field Monitors Dynamic Microphone Subwoofer 1060606000909 9 9 9 9 9
26. is is especially important when referencing your mix on different monitoring systems such as toggling between Speaker A and Speaker B for comparison because in an incorrectly calibrated studio the acoustic level will jump when toggling the different systems For example when calibrated properly playing an audio through Speaker A then turning Speaker A OFF and Speaker B ON should not cause a change in level though it may result in a slight tonal variance due to the different acoustic properties of the monitoring systems 7 OPERATION M aximum Loudness Reference This method references a 0 dBVU meter reading to the loudest level you or your studio can handle or desire This is the least technical most subjective method and is good for environments where there is such a thing as too loud i e an apartment school OSHA regulated venue etc or when a certain level of louder needs to be attainable i e for entertaining guests at parties clubs live venues etc 1 2 3 4 11 12 Zero the Speaker M ain Cue and P hones levels by turning them fully counterclockwise Select only the ST1 Main Source and Speaker A selections Turn your primary monitoring system connected to ST 1 input level to its lowest setting On many powered monitors this is the Input Sensitivity Consult your monitor system s user s manuals or manufacturers W ebsites for more information about adjusting the input or amplificat
27. ns such as cell phone ringtone telephone message system certain Internet broadcast applications etc e Mute M utes the M ain bus does not affect the M ain L R outputs e Dim Attenuates the M ain bus by the amount set by the Dim Attenuation knob Dim Attenuation Adjusts the amount of attenuation applied by the Dim feature 18 CONTROLS amp CONNECTION 3 2 BACK PANEL LAYOUT 3 2 1 Inputs e Aux o LARA LES Talkback Mic Connects a dynamic microphone to the built in talkback microphone preamplifier E ST1 Connects a stereo source to the Stereo 1 input bus ST2 Connects a stereo source to the Stereo 2 input bus Aux Phono Connects unbalanced stereo source to the Auxiliary input bus 19 CONTROLS amp CONNECTION 3 2 2 Outputs ee eee WSN ISN SN ASN WSN MAIN Main Connects the M ain bus to a stereo device The Main L R outputs derive their signal directly from the M ain Source selection and are not affected by any of the M ain bus level controls Cue Connects Cue bus to a stereo device The Cue L R outputs derive their signal directly from the Cue Source selection and are only affected by the Cue I nput L evel control knob Connects the 5 A bus to stereo device The Speaker A L R outputs are only active when the S peaker A button is active B Connects the 5 B
28. o the Main level knob by turning it fully counterclockwise 2 Connect your primary monitoring system such as a pair of nearfield reference monitors to the L eft and Right outputs of Speaker A 3 Optional Connect your secondary monitoring system such as a pair of reference monitors of a different make or model to the L eft and Right outputs of Speaker B 4 Optional Connect another secondary monitoring system such as a pair of large studio monitors or subwoofer to the L eft and Right outputs of Speaker C 2 1 6 Calibrate your speaker levels The essential purpose of speaker calibration is to ensure a specific metered audio level typically 0 dBVU equals a certain acoustic level measured in dB SPL in your studio environment Depending upon the method and reference levels used during calibration proper calibration can help reduce unwanted noise minimize the risk of damage to your speaker cones and to your ears maximize the reference capabilities of different speaker types and ensure you and or your listeners are hearing the audio as the engineer intended There are many different methods for calibrating studio monitors The methods discussed here should not be misconstrued as the on y method or even the best method because different studio environments with different gear clientele and audio mixes may ultimately benefit more from one of the many other methods available PreSonus does not suggest the calibration methods provided
29. onnected to ST 1 to their lowest setting 3 Remove all effects processors i e E Qs compressors reverbs etc from the signal path and play clean 0 dB test tone i e 1 kHz sine wave through the outputs of your primary audio source Select only ST1 as the M ain Source and begin turning up the outputs of your primary audio source to their Unity Gain setting or until the M onitor Station s LED meter s red 0 dBVU LED comes on If you are not able to reach Unity Gain or very close to it without the red 0 dBVU LED coming on ensure you have properly calibrated the LED meter section 2 1 3 then repeat this step Unity Gain is the level or setting which does not boost or attenuate the signal level and is usually marked by a 0 on the audio device s level fader or knob In many digital interfaces and digital devices its maximum level is often also its Unity Gain setting Please consult your audio device s user s manual or manufacturer s W ebsite for more information on its levels and adjustments Aux P hono only Do not adjust the output level of your audio device if it is set at its optimum or maximum level Instead engage the P hono preamp if necessary and increase the Aux evel knob starting from 80 until the red 0 dBVU LED meter just comes on and no higher 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the secondary cue audio sources connected to ST1 and Aux P hono 6 OPERATION 2 1 5 Connect the speakers 1 Zer
30. phone is an electret condenser microphone and 15 positioned just above the Talkback evel knob Talkback Level Adjusts the gain level of the talkback microphone preamplifier 15 to 55 dB Talk Engages and disengages the talkback microphone preamplifier The talkback microphone routes to the Cue bus only Engaging the talkback microphone automatically engages the Dim feature for both the M ain and Cue buses see 3 1 6 for more details the Dim feature External Mic Disables the built in talkback microphone and engages the XLR microphone input 14 CONTROLS amp CONNECTION 3 1 2 Headphones 1 11 Level Phones Source Main Cue Source Source Source Source Phones Connects headphones to the M onitor Station s four headphone amplifiers e Level Adjusts the output level of the associated headphone amplifier E Source Changes the input source of the associated headphone amplifier A headphone amplifier will use the selected M ain source when the associated Phones Source button is in the up position and the Cue Source when the associated P hones Source button is in the down position Only the headphones with a source of Cue will hear the talkback microphone 3 1 3 Aux Cue Control Aux Input Cue Output E Aux Input Adjusts the input level of the Auxiliary input E Cue Output Adjusts the level of the Cue L R outputs Phono Engages and disengages the M onitor
31. t to obtain additional technical support PreSonus does not provide support for issues in regards to non P reSonus hardware or software Please check our website www P reSonus com regularly for information updates and technical support If you experience any difficulty with your M onitor Station please try the following before Contacting PreSonus Customer Support 1 Check our Web site at www PreSonus com for answers to frequently asked questions and for troubleshooting techniques specific to the M onitor Station P ower cycle and disconnect reconnect your M onitor Station power cable Check your connection cables and audio source s Check your headphones and speakers solate the problem to your M onitor Station by disconnecting your input sources and monitor systems and testing them independently to ensure they are functioning properly For technical assistance visit our Web site at www P reSonus com call us at 225 216 7887 between and CST GMT 06 00 or e mail us at techSupport P reSonus com W hen contacting technical support please have the following information at hand A brief description of what equipment and connections are being made to your M onitor Station The desired application of your M onitor Station in your studio environment Y our M onitor Station serial number ocated on the bottom of your unit 22 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4 3 SPECIFICATIONS Audio Inputs
32. y 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 is limited to failures arising during normal use that are due to defects in material or workmanship in the product Any implied warranties including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this limited warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you In no event will PreSonus be liable for incidental consequential or other damages resulting from the breach of any express or implied warranty including among other things damage to property damage based on inconvenience or on loss of use of the product and to the extent permitted by law damages for personal injury Some states do not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty only applies to products sold and used in the United States of America For warranty information in all other countries please refer to your local
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