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PRESONUS STUDIOLIVE 16.4.2 - V1.12 User Manual

PRESONUS STUDIOLIVE 16.4.2 - V1.12
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16 Channel Digital Recording and Performance Mixer
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StudioLive
16 . 4 . 2
16 Channel Digital Recording and Performance Mixer
User Manual Version 1.12

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PRESONUS STUDIOLIVE 16.4.2 - V1.12 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPRESONUS
ModelSTUDIOLIVE 16.4.2 - V1.12
CategoryMixer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1 Overview

1.2 Features

Details the comprehensive features of the StudioLive, including its recording capabilities, Fat Channel processing, and connectivity.

1.4 Getting Started: Mixing

Guides users through the initial steps of connecting and setting up the StudioLive for basic mixing operations.

2 Controls & Connections

2.3 The Fat Channel

Introduces the Fat Channel as the core processing section for dynamics, routing, and panning on the StudioLive.

2.3.1 The Select Button

Describes the function of the Select buttons, used to access Fat Channel parameters for various channels and buses.

2.3.2 Dynamics Processing and EQ

Details the Fat Channel's dynamics processing (Gate, Compressor, Limiter) and EQ capabilities for signal manipulation.

2.3.3 Panning and Stereo Link

Explains how to control panning and create stereo links between channels or buses within the Fat Channel.

2.3.4 Output Assignments

Covers how to assign channels and buses to various outputs, including subgroups and main outputs, and FireWire routing.

2.5 Input Channel Strip

Introduces the standard input controls on the StudioLive, including gain, phantom power, and FireWire input selection.

2.5.1 Input Channel Controls

Explains individual input channel controls like Select, Solo, Mute, and the channel fader for level adjustment.

2.6 The Aux Bus

Introduces the StudioLive's six analog aux sends and two internal effects sends for monitor and effects mixes.

2.9 Master Section

Covers the Master section controls for monitoring, talkback, solo bus, and aux/tape inputs.

2.10 Digital Effects | Master Control

Covers the Digital Effects | Master Control section for selecting, changing, and storing parameters for internal effects processors.

2.10.1 The FX Menu

Explains the FX menu, QuickView screen, parameter adjustment, and navigating the effects library for reverbs and delays.

3 Recording

3.2 Getting Started: recording

Provides initial steps for recording, covering software installation on different operating systems.

3.2.1 Installation Windows

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the StudioLive drivers, Capture software, and demo session on Windows.

3.2.2 Installation in Mac OS X

Offers guidance for installing StudioLive drivers, Capture, and demo session on Mac OS X systems.

3.3 Using Your StudioLive as an Audio Interface

Explains how to use the StudioLive as a 32x18 FireWire audio interface with various recording applications.

3.3.1 FireWire Sends and Returns

Details the FireWire I/O, explaining sends for routing signals to the computer and returns for playback into the mixer.

5 Tutorials

5.1.1 Installation and Authorization

Guides users through the installation and authorization process for Studio One Artist, both online and offline.

5.1.2 Enabling the Audio Driver

Explains how to enable the correct audio driver (PreSonus FireStudio) within Studio One Artist for proper interface recognition.

5.3 A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing

Provides a tutorial on the fundamentals of dynamics processing, explaining its purpose and benefits in audio mixing.

5.3.4 General Compressing Setting Suggestions

Offers practical compression presets and settings for vocals, percussion, and instruments as a starting point for mixing.

5.4 Equalizers

Introduces the StudioLive's 4-band semi-parametric equalizer, explaining its functions and frequency control for mixing.

5.4.4 General EQ Setting Suggestions

Offers generic EQ settings for various instruments and vocal types as a starting point for EQ adjustments in a mix.

5.7 Digital Effects

Introduces the StudioLive's stereo effects processor, focusing on reverb and delay as common live sound effects.

5.8 Level Setting Procedure

Provides a step-by-step procedure for quickly and accurately setting input levels on the StudioLive for optimal signal quality.

6 Technical Information

6.1 Troubleshooting

Addresses common technical issues, including pops/clicks, FireWire compatibility, and control panel problems.

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