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PRESONUS STUDIOLIVE 16.4.2 User Manual

PRESONUS STUDIOLIVE 16.4.2
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StudioLive
16.4.2
Owners Manual
www.presonus.com
Quick Start:
Level
Setting
OverviewHookupControlsConnecting
to a
Computer
TutorialsTechnical
Information
Trouble-
shooting
and Warranty
Scenes, Presets, System Menu,
and MIDI Control
Software Universal Control,
SL Remote, Capture,
and Studio One Artist

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PRESONUS STUDIOLIVE 16.4.2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPRESONUS
ModelSTUDIOLIVE 16.4.2
CategoryMusic Mixer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Safety Warnings

Essential safety warnings for operating the StudioLive mixer.

Overview

Introduction

An introduction to the PreSonus StudioLive 16.4.2 mixer.

Summary of StudioLive 16.4.2 Hardware Features

Key hardware features of the StudioLive 16.4.2 mixer.

Summary of Capture™ Software Features

Overview of the Capture recording software features.

Summary of Studio One™ Artist Software Features

Features of the Studio One Artist software.

Summary of Virtual StudioLive Software Features

Features of the Virtual StudioLive software.

Summary of StudioLive Remote™ for Apple iPad Features

Features of the StudioLive Remote iPad application.

What is in the Box

List of items included in the StudioLive package.

Hookup

Rear-Panel Connections

Detailed description of the mixer's rear panel connectors.

Basic Hookup Diagram

Illustrates typical connections for basic setup.

Typical Band Hookup

Sample connection diagram for a band setup.

Typical Church Hookup

Sample connection diagram for a church setup.

Typical Recording Hookup

Connection diagram for studio recording.

Controls

The Fat Channel

Overview of the Fat Channel and its functions.

Select Buttons, Meters and the Fat Channel

Explanation of select buttons and metering displays.

What You Can Process with the Fat Channel and FireWire Sends

Table detailing processing capabilities for each bus.

Fat Channel: Dynamics Processing and EQ

Details dynamics processing and EQ section of the Fat Channel.

Fat Channel Panning and Stereo Link

Explains panning controls and stereo linking options.

Copying, Loading, and Storing Fat Channel Settings

Procedures for copying, loading, and saving Fat Channel settings.

Metering

Overview of the StudioLive's flexible metering capabilities.

StudioLive Metering Controls

Explanation of metering controls like Input, Output, and Gain Reduction.

Input Channel Strip

Detailed description of input channel controls.

Aux and FX Buses

Overview of analog aux and internal effects buses.

Creating Analog Aux and FX Mixes

Procedures for creating aux and FX mixes.

Subgroups

Explanation of subgroup functionality and controls.

Main Output Bus

Controls and specifications for the main output bus.

Master Section

Controls for monitoring, talkback, solo, and aux buses.

Talkback System

Configuration and control of the talkback microphone system.

2 Track In

Functionality of the 2 Track input for analog or playback streams.

Solo Bus

Explanation of the solo bus and its monitoring modes.

Monitor Bus

Functionality of the monitor bus for headphone and control room outputs.

Digital Effects | Master Control

Control section for adjusting internal effects processors.

Scenes, Presets, and the System Menu

Creating and Recalling a Scene

Guide to creating and saving mixer snapshots.

System Menu

Accessing system settings like LCD contrast and firmware.

Saving and Loading Channel Presets

Procedures for saving and loading channel strip presets.

Channel Presets Library

List of factory and custom channel strip presets.

Graphic Equalizers

Explanation of graphic equalizer functionality and settings.

Connecting to a Computer

System Requirements

Minimum computer requirements for software.

Installation for Windows

Step-by-step guide for installing on Windows.

Installation for Mac OS X

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

Using the StudioLive as an Audio Interface

Using the StudioLive as a computer audio interface.

FireWire Sends and Returns

Explanation of FireWire send and return signal paths.

Using Plug-In Effects As Inserts

How to use plug-in effects as inserts in the signal chain.

Configuring the StudioLive For Core Audio (Mac Only)

Configuring StudioLive for Core Audio on Mac computers.

Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist

Universal Control

Overview of the Universal Control application.

VSL: Virtual StudioLive

Detailed explanation of the Virtual StudioLive software.

VSL: Browser

Overview of the VSL browser for managing presets.

VSL: Overview Tab

Graphical representation of StudioLive controls in VSL.

VSL: Channel Tab

Detailed overview of Fat Channel parameters for selected channels.

Loading Scenes and Presets from VSL

Loading scenes and presets via drag-and-drop in VSL.

VSL: GEQ Tab

Interface for controlling graphic EQs within VSL.

VSL: Setup Tab

Setup options for StudioLive, including noise gate and scene recall.

Enabling Lockout Mode

Steps to lock the StudioLive controls with a password.

Using StudioLive Remote for iPad®

Guide to remotely controlling StudioLive via iPad.

Networking your iPad and Computer

Steps to create an ad hoc wireless network for iPad control.

Connecting to Virtual StudioLive and the StudioLive Mixer

Instructions for connecting iPad to StudioLive via wireless network.

SL Remote: Overview Page

Overview of the SL Remote interface and its controls.

Bus Assignments Query

Displays and allows changes to bus assignments for channels/buses.

Channel Controls: Select

Selects channels for Fat Channel zoom and portrait view.

Aux Mix Page

Shows send levels for channels on aux/FX buses and allows mixing.

The GEQ Page

Interface for tuning room or monitor EQ via iPad.

Channel Zoom Page

Provides a look at every controllable parameter for a channel/bus.

Capture™

Introduction to the Capture audio-recording application.

What is Capture?

Introduction to the Capture audio-recording application.

Key Commands

Lists keyboard shortcuts for Capture operations.

The Session Page

Main view for recording and editing multitrack audio.

The Edit Window

Main view of the Session page for editing.

Getting Started in Capture

Guide to session creation, setup, and audio tracks.

Recording in Capture

Guide to recording audio tracks in Capture.

Editing in Capture

Manipulating recorded audio events for desired sound.

Capture Session Navigation

Methods for navigating within a Capture session.

Mixing in Capture

Process for creating a mix with Capture and StudioLive.

Export Audio Files

Procedures for exporting audio files from Capture.

Studio One Artist Quick Start

Guide to installing and using Studio One Artist.

Installation and Authorization

Steps for installing and authorizing Studio One Artist.

Enabling the Audio Driver

Ensuring StudioLive is recognized as the audio driver.

Configuring Your MIDI Devices

Steps for configuring MIDI keyboard controllers and sound modules.

Creating a New Song

Steps for setting up a new song and configuring audio I/O.

Creating Audio Tracks

Steps for creating and assigning audio tracks.

Creating MIDI Tracks

Steps for creating MIDI tracks in Studio One.

Adding Virtual Instruments and Plug-in Effects to Your Song

How to add virtual instruments and effects via drag-and-drop.

Tutorials

Microphone Types and Placement

Discussion of microphone types and their placement.

Microphone Placement

Recording applications for instruments and microphone placement.

A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing

Explanation of dynamics processing basics and types.

Types of Dynamic Processing

Details compression, limiting, expansion, and noise gates.

Compression Settings: Some Starting Points

Provides sample compression settings for various instruments.

Equalizers

Explanation of equalizer functions and types.

What is an EQ?

Definition and basic function of equalizers.

Parametric EQ

Explanation of parametric and semi-parametric EQs.

Equalization Settings: How to Find the Best and Leave the Rest

Guide to finding optimal EQ settings for instruments.

Vocals

EQ settings for different vocal types.

Snare

EQ settings for snare drum.

Acoustic Guitar

EQ settings for acoustic guitar.

Subgroup Mixing

Explanation of subgroup functionality and mixing techniques.

Instrument Groups

Grouping individual instruments for submixes.

Effects Group

Assigning effects mixes to subgroups for creative mixing.

Aux Bus Mixing

Explanation of aux bus mixing for monitor and effects.

Monitor Mixing

Creating custom monitor mixes for musicians.

Digital Effects

Overview of the StudioLive's digital effects processors.

Reverb

Explanation of reverb effects and their parameters.

Delay

Explanation of delay effects and their parameters.

Level Setting Procedure in Detail

Step-by-step guide for setting audio input levels.

The Solo Bus

Explanation of the independent solo bus feature.

Using the Solo Bus for Monitoring

Using the solo bus for monitoring mixes and troubleshooting.

Cascading Two or More StudioLive 16.4.2s

Guide to connecting and configuring multiple StudioLive units.

Configuring Multiple Units

Steps to cascade multiple StudioLive units.

Aux Mixing with Cascaded Mixers

Aux mixing procedures when using cascaded mixers.

Internal Effects Buses

Explanation of internal effects buses in cascaded setups.

Subgroups: To Merge or Not to Merge

Merging or unmerging subgroups in a mixer chain.

Technical Information

Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the StudioLive 16.4.2.

Auxiliary Inputs

Technical specifications for auxiliary inputs.

Noise Gate / Expander

Technical specifications for noise gate and expander.

Compressor

Technical specifications for the compressor.

EQ

Technical specifications for the equalizer.

Graphic EQ

Technical specifications for the graphic equalizer.

Digital Audio

Technical specifications for digital audio components.

Channel Presets

List of factory and custom channel strip presets.

Digital Effects Library

List of digital effects types and their parameters.

Block Diagram

Diagram illustrating the StudioLive's signal flow.

Troubleshooting and Warranty

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common technical issues.

Pops and Clicks

Troubleshooting steps for audio pops and clicks.

Recommended FireWire Chipsets

List of tested and approved FireWire chipsets.

Known Incompatible Hardware

Lists hardware known to be incompatible with StudioLive.

StudioLive Will Not Connect to Computer

Troubleshooting steps for connection issues.

StudioLive Control Panel Will Not Launch

Steps to resolve issues with the control panel.

No Output on a Channel

Troubleshooting steps for missing channel output.

Fader Movements Have No Effect on Audio

Troubleshooting steps for unresponsive faders.

No Internal Effects in the Main Bus

Troubleshooting internal effects not working in main bus.

No Output on the Solo Bus While Monitoring

Troubleshooting solo bus monitoring issues.

PreSonus StudioLive 16.4.2 Limited Warranty

Details the limited warranty for the StudioLive product.

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