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PRESONUS AudioBox 1818VSL User Manual

PRESONUS AudioBox 1818VSL
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AudioBox™ 1818VSL
Owners Manual
www.presonus.com
OverviewHookupConnecting
to a
Computer
TutorialsTechnical
Information
Troubleshooting
and Warranty
Software: Virtual StudioLive
and Studio One Artist

Table of Contents

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PRESONUS AudioBox 1818VSL Specifications

General IconGeneral
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)89 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)0.003 %
Frequency range20 - 20000 Hz
Microphone input impedance1700 Ω
Microphone Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)0.002 %
Line-in Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)98 dB
Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)109 dB
XLR inYes
I/O ports8x Combo XLR & 1/4\
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Product colorBlue
Minimum RAM2000 MB
Minimum processorIntel Core Duo, Intel Core i3
Minimum storage drive space20000 MB
Compatible operating systems- Windows 7 x64/x32 SP1, Windows 8 x64/x32\\r - Mac OS X 10.8
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight2100 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)482.6 x 139.7 x 44.45 mm

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Hookup Guide

Front-Panel Connections

Description of the AudioBox 1818VSL's front panel controls and inputs.

Rear-Panel Connections

Description of the AudioBox 1818VSL's rear panel I/O and connectors.

Typical Band Hookup Diagram

Illustrates a common audio connection setup for a band.

Speaker-Switching Hookup Diagram

Diagram showing speaker connection setup for monitoring.

Overview of the AudioBox 1818VSL

Introduction to the AudioBox 1818VSL

Overview of the AudioBox 1818VSL and its purpose.

AudioBox 1818VSL Hardware Features

Details the hardware specifications and components of the AudioBox 1818VSL.

Studio One Artist Software Features

Details the features of the included Studio One Artist software.

Virtual StudioLive Software Features

Details the features of the Virtual StudioLive monitoring software.

What is in the Box

Lists the contents of the AudioBox 1818VSL package.

Connecting to a Computer

System Requirements

Lists minimum computer requirements for software installation and operation.

Installation for Windows

Step-by-step guide for installing drivers and software on Windows.

Installation for Mac OS X

Step-by-step guide for installing drivers and software on Mac OS X.

Using the AudioBox 1818VSL with Popular Audio Applications

Setup instructions for using the device with common DAWs.

Software: Virtual StudioLive and Studio One Artist

Virtual StudioLive Overview

Overview of the Virtual StudioLive monitoring and mixer software.

Virtual StudioLive Setup

Configuration options for the Virtual StudioLive software.

Virtual StudioLive Browser

How to use the Browser to load Scenes and presets in VSL.

Virtual StudioLive Overview and Fat Channel Tab

Navigating the VSL interface and Fat Channel controls.

VSL Controls: Definitions and Uses

Explanation of VSL controls like Faders, Meters, and Mute buttons.

Loading Scenes and Presets from VSL

Instructions on how to load VSL Scenes and Fat Channel presets.

Using VSL to Create a Monitor Mix

Guide to creating custom monitor mixes using VSL.

Studio One Artist Quick Start

Introduction to using the Studio One Artist DAW.

Studio One Artist Installation and Authorization

Steps to install and activate the Studio One Artist software.

Creating a New Song in Studio One Artist

Guide to starting a new project in Studio One Artist.

Creating Audio Tracks in Studio One Artist

How to create and configure audio tracks in Studio One Artist.

Creating MIDI Tracks in Studio One Artist

How to create and configure MIDI tracks in Studio One Artist.

Adding Virtual Instruments and Plug-in Effects

Instructions for adding VSTs and effects in Studio One Artist.

Tutorials on Audio Techniques

Microphone Types

Description of common microphone types and their characteristics.

USB Microphones and Other Types

Information on USB microphones and compatibility issues.

Microphone Placement Guide

Guidance on microphone placement for various instruments.

Condenser Microphone Details

Details on condenser microphones and their power requirements.

Dynamic Microphone Details

Details on dynamic microphones and their typical usage.

Dynamics Processing Tutorial

Introduction to dynamics processing concepts like compression and gating.

Compression Settings Starting Points

Provides sample compression settings for various instruments.

Types of Dynamic Processing Explained

Explanation of compression, limiting, expansion, and noise gates.

Equalizers Explained

Explanation of EQ concepts and their application in VSL.

What is an EQ?

Definition and basic principles of equalization (EQ).

EQ Settings: Finding the Best

Tips and guidelines for setting EQ for different instruments.

General EQ Suggestions

Provides sample EQ settings for various instruments.

Aux Bus Mixing Guide

How to use Aux buses for monitor mixes and effects.

Monitor Mixing with Aux Buses

Creating custom monitor mixes using Aux buses.

Effects Processing with Aux Buses

Using Aux buses to route channels to effects processors.

Digital Effects Overview

Overview of built-in reverb and delay effects.

Reverb Effect Details

Explanation of reverb parameters and their function.

Delay Effect Details

Explanation of delay parameters and their function.

Technical Information

Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the AudioBox 1818VSL.

Troubleshooting and Warranty

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Common issues and solutions for using the AudioBox 1818VSL.

PreSonus Limited Warranty Information

Information on the product's warranty terms and conditions.

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