AudioBox™ Studio Quick Start Guide English
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1. 3 2 Authorizing Studio One Artist 1 2 J ND J N 2 J Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet For instructions on authorizing Studio One without an Internet connection please consult Section 4 1 of the AudioBox USB manual Launch the Studio One Artist program by double clicking on its icon on your desktop or in your applications folder The Activate Studio One menu will appear tudio C tudio C To authorize this computer for the use of Studio One please take the following steps Quick Start Guide Install and Authorize Studio One 3 Authorizing Studio One Artist 3 2 4 Fill out the form making sure that your email is correct When you are finished click Register Seudia Cree Activation tudio Studio One AudisEea Ganha Thank You An E Mail has been sent to you with a link to activate your account LLELLE ELI E Bt tE it E ttt F Teed g bi reser eK 5 Write down the username and password you chose This is the information you will use to register all your PreSonus products as well as to log into the PreSonus forum USERNAME a PASSWORD 6 An email from PreSonus Registration will be automatically sent to the email address you provided in order to verify your email address Don t forget to Activate your account the next time you check your email It is not necessary to activate your PreSonus User Account in order to fini2. REACh and contains none or less than 0 1 of the chemicals listed as hazardous chemicals in the REACh regulation WEEE This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city recycling office or the dealer from whom you purchased the product CE This product complies with the European Union Council Directives and Standards relating to electromagnetic compatibility EMC Directive 2006 95 EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2004 108 EQ PreSonus AudioBox Studio Hook Up your AudioBox Studio 2 Consult the Front and Rear Panel Connections drawings on page 2 3 and basic hookup diagrams on page 4 5 Install the AudioBox Driver 6 Your AudioBox USB is quick and easy to install This section will help make it quicker and easier Go to page 6 Install and Authorize Studio One Artist 7 Your AudioBox USB comes complete with a professional and ea
3. 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 7257 Florida Boulevard Baton Rouge AN PreSonus Louisiana 70806 USA 1 225 216 7887
4. that the analog to digital converters are being overdriven Overdriving the converters will cause digital distortion which sounds terrible and cannot be undone e Your studio equipment should be powered on in the following order A Sound sources guitars microphones etc connected to the AudioBox inputs B AudioBox USB and computer C Power amplifiers or powered monitors When it s time to power down your system should be turned off in the reverse order Now that you know what not to do let s get some audio going NOTE This section describes using your AudioBox Studio with Studio One Artist However most of these steps can be generally applied to any DAW Consult the documentation that came with your DAW for specific application instructions Section 3 of the AudioBox USB Owner s Manual includes setup instructions for some of the most popular DAW applications The AudioBox USB Owner s Manual also includes a more complete Studio One Artist tutorial including how to add effects and audio files to your song as well as configuring external MIDI devices such as keyboard controllers 11 4 Set your Levels and Record PreSonus AudioBox Studio 4 1 Recording with your AudioBox Studio 4 1 Recording with your AudioBox Studio 1 Turn all the knobs on your AudioBox all the way counter clockwise Connect your AudioBox USB to your computer and make sure that the power LED is illuminated qi PreSonu
5. AudioBox Studio Quick Start Guide UD Pres Jusic Creation and ution System r AUDIOBOX USB war 48V 2 O 480 8430 h suse 1 Phones OF O O O 41 2 100 30 meuh PLAYBACK ic Instrument 2 Mixer on Yo i Main Recording made easy with AudioBox USB and Studio One Artist AS PFE SONUS sonon 0 1 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 uN 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 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 A CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EL
6. ECTRIC SHOCK 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry a cloth 7 Donot block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Important Safety Instructions Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade and the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Use only attachments accessories specified by PreSonus Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with this apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged
7. his Quick Start Guide This Quick Start Guide is written to help you get acquainted with your AudioBox Studio Complete information is in the AudioBox USB Owner s Manual located on your AudioBox Driver disc We suggest that you use the Owner s Manual to familiarize yourself with the features applications and correct connection procedures for your AudioBox before trying to connect it to your computer This will help you avoid problems during installation and setup Throughout the Owner s Manual you will find Power User tips These tips provide tricks to help you become a seasoned pro with your AudioBox In addition to the Power User tips you will find an assortment of audio tutorials at the back of the User Manual These tutorials cover everything from microphone placement to equalizer and compression suggestions and are included to help you get the most from your AudioBox Studio 1 Hook Up your AudioBox Studio 1 1 Front Panel Connections PreSonus AudioBox Studio el AudioBox USB Front Panel Connections Microphone Instrument Preamps Each channel of the AudioBox USB has a microphone preamp and an instrument preamp The combo connector lets you use either 4 phone or XLR connectors in the same jack Use the 1 4 jacks to connect guitars or other unamplified 48V Button This ey instruments Use button activates the XLR jacks to phantom power connect your M7 for both micro microph
8. in any way such as if a power supply cord or plug is damaged or liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus or if the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped All PreSonus products in the USA should be serviced at the PreSonus factory in Baton Rouge Louisiana If your product requires a repair contact support presonus com to arrange for a return authorization number Customers outside the USA should contact their local distributor Your distributor s contact information is available at www presonus com The apparatus shall be connected to a Mains power outlet with a protective grounding earthing connection Where the Mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable EU Directives on the Protection of the Environment and Other Euro Stuff RoHS This product is compliant with the EU Directive 2011 65 EU for the Restriction of the use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment No lead Pb cadmium Cd mercury Hg hexavalent chromium Cr 6 PBB or PBDE is intentionally added to this device Any traces of impurities of these substances contained in the parts are below the RoHS specified threshold levels REACh This product is compliant with the European Union Directive EC1907 206 for the Registration Evaluation Authorization and Restriction of chemicals
9. mputer and select to what location on your computer you d like the content to save Studio One Installation Install from Volumes Studio One DVD 1 Install to lUsersiwesiey Documents Studio One 2 Click Install Packets 3 To install any of the third party content click on the arrow button next to its name in the content list Celemony Melodyne Trial Native Instruments Komplete Player to launch its installer Voodoo One Synth B fate vey Ship One 2 DVD 1 a Celemony Melodyne Trial 248 00 MB Studio One 2 DVD 1 Native Instruments Komplete Players Copy 1 96 GB Studio One 2 DVD 1 97257 77400 01191 55798 01035 4 Notice that next to Native Instruments Komplete Player j there is a serial number listed You will need this numbers to authorize this plug in the first time you open it 5 When you have finished installing content click the Done button 10 Quick Start Guide Set your Levels and Record 4 4 0 Set your Levels and Record Before you begin there are a few general rules of thumb that we recommend you follow e Always turn both the Main and Phones knobs on the front panel down before making connections e Before plugging or unplugging a microphone or engaging phantom power make sure the trim level has been turned all the way down for that channel e Donotallow your inputs to clip Watch the clip LEDs when these LEDs turn red they are indicating
10. n Mac computers Simply connect your AudioBox USB to your Mac to begin using it 2 1 Installing the Driver Windows Only For step by step instructions on installing the AudioBox USB driver and control panel on your Windows system please see Section 3 in the AudioBox USB Owner s Manual After inserting the Installation CD into your disc drive run the AudioBox installer It will take you through each step of the installation process Before you start the installation quit all applications and connect your AudioBox USB to an available USB port on your computer Windows Vista Users If you see any Windows Security alerts click Install this 2 Cont itl thi driver ota driver software anyway ie abih pihe oe ech tioli He caedesv Pei boa piar ri Fan ph an potas NE Urh edn aha ra niiae Frar poar maraa hen 1 ariar a mi ama Voce hie aie a a prear i reade s d After you have followed the onscreen instructions you will be alerted that the installer has successfully finished and it will prompt you to reboot your computer Click Finish to automatically restart your computer Completing the AudioBox Setup To canplebe e instelladen of Adolon Setup mumi restart your coreguber Aok pou lee te icii noe Ver rictat the gampa now He I ell revert the commeuber laber Quick Start Guide Install and Authorize Studio One 3 Installing Studio One Artist 3 1 3 0 Install and Authorize Studio One Artist For com
11. n disk The AudioBox USB Owner s Manual contains complete operating instructions for your interface Other useful information in the AudioBox USB User Manual e Third party DAW setup instructions e Microphone placement technique tutorial e Dynamics processing tutorial e Equalizers tutorial e Reverb and delay tutorial e Troubleshooting guide Studio One Artist Information The Studio One Artist Advanced Quick Start Guide can be found in your AudioBox USB User Manual Complete information about Studio One can be found in the Studio One User Guide The Studio One User Guide is installed on your computer with Studio One Artist and can be accessed from the Help menu in Studio One Many tutorial videos about Studio One can be found at http studioone presonus com Tech Support and Online Resources If all else fails 16 Visit www presonus com and select Knowledge Base from the Support tab for answers to many commonly asked questions In the USA Call PreSonus Technical Support at 1 225 216 7887 Monday through Friday between 9 a m and 5 p m Central Time GMT 06 00 Outside the USA Contact your PreSonus distributor Anywhere in the world Contact PreSonus Technical Support through our Web portal http support presonus com home Quick Start Guide Added bonus PreSonus previously Top Secret recipe for Jambalaya Ingredients e 5 lbs link andouille sausage 3 Ibs boneless chicken 2 Ibs gro
12. ner of the Studio One window to open the Console NINININI 15 Put on your headphones and speak into the microphone while watching the meter on Channel 1 in Studio One Slowly turn the AudioBox Input 1 Trim knob clockwise so that the Studio One input level is near its maximum but does not exceed 0 dB A red Clip light will flash on the front of the AudioBox or in Studio One if you exceed the recommended limit ae Bhd biti i r TE TETE TEn eeen i I Quick Start Guide Set your Levels and Record 4 Recording with your AudioBox Studio 4 1 16 Turn the Mixer knob on the front panel of your AudioBox to the 12 o clock position This will allow you to hear both your inputs and the playback from the computer You are now ready to record Power D E Clip 100 60439 1 f Clip 10 Om INPUTS Mlixer i 17 Click the Record button in Studio One Artist and begin recording your first masterpiece 0001 01 01 000 0001 01 01 000 18 To playback your recording click on the Return to Zero button in the transport in Studio One Artist and then click on the Play button 15 5 Want to Learn More PreSonus AudioBox Studio 5 0 Want to Learn More AudioBox USB Information Complete information about your AudioBox USB can be found in its Owner s Manual The AudioBox USB Owner s Manual is located in the manuals folder on the AudioBox installatio
13. one phone preamps f AUDIOBOX USB B j 1 L Mic Instrument Input Trim Controls These knobs adjust the input gain level for their respective inputs Phones Level This knob controls the output level for the headphone output on the back of the unit Clip Indicators Both channels feature a clip LED next to the trim control The red clip indicator LED will illuminate when the chan nel s input signal reaches 0 dBFS r Power LED This LED indicates bus power It will illuminate red when the AudioBox USB is properly powered Main Level This knob controls the output level for the main outputs on the back of the unit Mixer Control This knob cross fades between the analog input signal of preamps and the playback signal from your computer If the knob is at 12 o clock the input and playback systems will be equally balanced Quick Start Guide Hook Up your AudioBox Studio 1 Rear Panel Connections 1 2 1 2 AudioBox USB Rear Panel Connections USB Connection This is where you connect the USB cable from your AudioBox USB to your computer The AudioBox is completely bus powered from this connection MIDI In and Out Ports The MIDI input and output allow connection and or communica tion with external MIDI equipment for sequencing and other MIDI functions Main Outputs This is where you connect your studio monitors or monitoring s
14. plete information on using installing and authorizing Studio One see Section 4 in the AudioBox USB Owner s Manual or Studio One User Manual located in the Studio One Help menu Your AudioBox USB comes with Studio One Artist recording and production software Studio One Artist provides you with all of the tools necessary to capture and mix a great performance As a valued PreSonus customer you are also eligible for a discount upgrade to Studio One Producer or Studio One Professional For more details on the Studio One upgrade program for PreSonus customers please visit http studioone presonus com If you use another DAW and do not wish to install Studio One Artist please skip to Section 4 3 1 Installing Studio One Artist 1 Insert your Studio One Artist installation DVD into your computer s DVD drive 2 Windows The Studio One Installer will launch automatically follow the onscreen instructions Mac Drag the Studio One application icon over the Applications folder Make sure to run Studio One from the Applications folder on your hard drive Ay lt Studio One EE Grouch Ne kelsiaton of Studo Itis recommended that you dese al other appbcatons Seuoctgtiep Rvebamenormns puii echewant system fes without having to reboot your com uter Cick Next to contewe Studio One 2 Windows OS X 3 Install and Authorize Studio One PreSonus AudioBox Studio 3 2 Authorizing Studio One Artist
15. s Dh N 1 11 Phones O Grab your M7 microphone and mic cable and plug them into the AudioBox s Channel 1 mic input If you plan on using speakers Connect the Main Outputs of your AudioBox to your power amplifier or powered monitors using balanced cables If you re using passive speakers connect them to your power amplifier using speaker cable Your M7 microphone requires phantom power press the 48V button on the front panel If you re using speakers turn on your amplifier or powered monitors Connect your HD7 headphones to your AudioBox USB Launch Studio One Artist Quick Start Guide Set your Levels and Record Recording with your AudioBox Studio 9 From the Start page select Create a new Song Create a new Song 10 To begin a new Song select AudioBox USB from the Templates list 000 New Song j Empty Song Create an empty song My First Awesome Song e Eli sStorage StudioOne So ongs AudioBox 1818 VSL a 8 Analog Inputs AudioBox 22 VSL All Inputs Audiobox USB 3 AudioBox 44 VSL All Inputs J Audiobox USB Recording setup for Audiol 11 Give your Song a name 12 Click the OK button when you are finished 13 Turn the AudioBox Phones volume control to the 12 o clock position 13 4 Set your Levels and Record PreSonus AudioBox Studio 4 1 Recording with your AudioBox Studio 14 Click on the MIX button in the lower right cor
16. sh authorizing Studio One Artist __ 7 Enter the username and password you just created and the product key from your Studio One Artist installation disc Click on the Activate button to finish the activation process Online Activation Please enter username and password of your PreSonus user account and the Product Key of the Studio One version you purchased If you do not have a Product Key you can try Studio One for a time limited demo period Studio One Username AudioBox Genius Thank You Studio One has been activated to run on Password Pere TTT TTT TTT this computer Product Key I2xm yvwx 3hi5 c34v fgo6 nbnx ve38 Additional License Information Komplete Players Remember my credentials O E have purchased ag mace of Studio One C Kh 3 Install and Authorize Studio One PreSonus AudioBox Studio 3 3 Installing the Studio One Artist Content 3 3 Installing the Studio One Artist Content Studio One Artist comes with many audio loops and instruments that are organized into Soundsets as well as demo songs and third party plug in instruments The first time you launch Studio One you will be asked to install the content automatically however any part of the content package can be installed at any time by opening the Studio One menu and selecting Studio One Installation in Studio One Artist 1 By default each package will be selected for installation Make sure your Studio One DVD is inserted in your co
17. sy to use DAW Studio One Artist that will turn your computer into a music studio and get you up and recording in less time than you can say number one song Set your Levels and Record 17 Your AudioBox USB offers you a simple way to create monitor mixes to get you recording your next hit single even faster This section walks you through it Want to Learn More 16 Want to read all about your AudioBox USB s tech specs Dying to be the Studio One guru in your neighborhood Can t wait to learn the secrets of microphone placement compressors and digital effects oh my Visit these resources to learn more Quick Start Guide Introduction ee 4 2 a 6 ument J 2 AUDIOBOX USB 48v F pone 2 D gt Save M 1 L Mic Instr hi Phones Mixer Main Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus AudioBox Studio You now own the tools you need to capture your audio creativity All you need is a computer with a USB connection and your instruments and you are ready to record Your AudioBox Studio comes complete with e AudioBox USB 2x2 USB recording interface with 2 Class A microphone preamplifiers zero latency analog monitoring and MIDI I O e M7 high definition condenser microphone e HD7 professional headphones e Studio One Artist recording and production software for Windows and Mac If you carefully follow the instructions in this guide you ll be recording very soon A Quick Note About T
18. tered trademarks 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 recipe which is a classic 17 AudioBox Studio Quick Start Guide 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 ina 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 equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio
19. und beef 3 Ibs onions yellow or purple 2 stalks of celery 1 Ib bell peppers green or red 1 batch green onions 3 Ibs rice Tony Chachere s Cajun Seasoning 1 bottle chicken stock concentrate or 3 cubes chicken bullion 1 can Rotel tomotoes with chilies diced regular hot Tabasco sauce Cooking Instructions 1 Ina16qt pot or larger slice link sausage and pan fry until brown 2 Add ground beef and brown 3 Donot remove from pot Add diced onions celery and bell peppers 1 can Rotel Original diced tomatoes w chilies 3 oz concentrate chicken stock 12 teaspoon of Cajun season ing 1 teaspoon of Tabasco hot sauce or more maybe lots more 4 Cook until onions are translucent 5 Add chicken and cook until it turns white 6 Add diced green onions 1 tsp salt 2 gallon water and bring to a boil 7 Add rice and bring to a boil Cook on high for 8 minutes covered stirring every 2 min utes 8 Cook covered on low for 10 minutes stirring only once Turn off and let sit for 30 minutes 10 Serve and enjoy Serves 20 2012 PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved AudioBox DigiMax FireStudio Nimbit PreSonus QMix StudioLive and XMAX are trademarks or registered trademarks of PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc Capture Impact Mixverb Presence RedLightDist SampleOne Studio One and Tricomp are trademarks or registered trademarks of PreSonus Software Ltd Mac Mac 0S and Macintosh are regis
20. ystem The output level of the main outputs is controlled by the Main volume knob on the front of the unit Stereo Headphone Output This is where you con nect your HD7 headphones The output level is controlled by the Phones volume knob on the front of the unit Deagned by Presonus ir L the USA i J Manutactured in PRC i Ne i R a UEY g T as MAIN OLIT PHONES Nooo o o 1 Hook up your AudioBox Studio PreSonus AudioBox Studio 1 3 Making the Connections 1 3 Making the Connections AudioBox USB Front uo FE Oyj ey Si v A li y U 0 pel 5 amp inputs E Mic Cable M7 Condenser Mic Guitar or Bass Consult the AudioBox USB Owner s Manual on disc and online for more information on your AudioBox USB s connections and controls Quick Start Guide Hook up your AudioBox Studio 1 Making the Connections 1 3 HD7 Headphones AudioBox USB Rear Designe b presonus n anufacture USB Cable Computer i i i lt 7 2 1 Install the AudioBox Driver PreSonus AudioBox Studio Installing the Driver Windows only 2 0 Install the AudioBox Driver Your AudioBox USB is a rugged USB 1 1 audio interface with zero latency analog monitoring control and professional audio tools Mac Users The AudioBox USB is a class compliant Core Audio device No installation is necessary o
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