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- Page 1 Studio 2|6 and Studio 6|8 24-Bit, 192 kHz USB 2.0 Audio Interfaces Owner’s Manual ® English www.presonus.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Technical Information — 26 Specifications — 26 Overview — 1 Warranty Information — 28 Introduction — 1 How Consumer Law Relates About This Manual — 1 To This Warranty — 28 Summary of Studio-series Hardware Features — 2 Summary of Studio One Artist Software Features —... -
Page 5: Overview
Introduction Overview Introduction Thank you for purchasing a PreSonus® Studio-series audio interface. PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc., has designed the Studio-series interfaces utilizing high- grade components to ensure optimum performance that will last a lifetime. Loaded with high-headroom, Class A microphone preamplifiers; a robust metering, Cue Mix A/B switching, high-definition 24-bit, 192 kHz conversion;... -
Page 6: Summary Of Studio-Series Hardware Features
Windows®-compatible Summary of Studio One Artist Software Features All PreSonus audio interfaces include PreSonus Studio One® Artist recording software, which comes with more than 4 GB of plug-ins, loops, and samples, giving you everything you need for music recording and production. -
Page 7: What Is In The Box
Manual de usuario para obtener más instrucciones. Louisiana 70809 USA• 1-225-216-7887 PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc.. Studio One is a registered trademark of PreSonus Software, Ltd. Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of www.presonus.com 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. -
Page 8: Hookup
Studio 2|6 and Studio 6|8 Hookup Owner’s Manual Front-Panel Connections Hookup Front-Panel Connections Microphone Inputs. Your Studio-series interface is equipped with high- quality microphone preamplifiers for use with all types of microphones. The Studio 2|6 features XMAX-L solid-state microphone preamps that are optimized for bus powering. - Page 9 Studio 2|6 and Studio 6|8 Hookup Owner’s Manual Front-Panel Connections 48 Volt Phantom Power. Studio-series interfaces provide 48V phantom power for the microphone inputs. Pressing the 48V button switches phantom power on and off for all microphone inputs; the button will illuminate in blue when phantom power is available on the microphone preamplifiers.
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Page 10: Back Panel Connections
Studio 2|6 and Studio 6|8 Hookup Owner’s Manual Back Panel Connections Back Panel Connections Headphone Output. The rear-panel headphone output can be switched between playback streams 1/2 and 3/4, the same streams as the Main left/right outputs and Outputs 3/4. These streams are switched via the Cue A/B button. Mic/Line Inputs (Studio 6|8). - Page 11 Studio 2|6 and Studio 6|8 Hookup Owner’s Manual Back Panel Connections MIDI and S/PDIF Breakout-Cable Connector (Studio 6|8). This is where you connect the breakout cable for the MIDI and S/PDIF I/O. • MIDI stands for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface. ” However, MIDI can be used for many things other than instruments and sequencing.
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Page 12: Connection Diagrams
Studio 2|6 and Studio 6|8 Hookup Owner’s Manual Connection Diagrams Connection Diagrams 2.3.1 Studio 2|6 See Studio 26 box for computer requirements Vea los requerimientos de hardware en la caja de Studio 26 Systemvoraussetzungen siehe Studio 26 Packungsaufdruck Voir la boîte de la Studio 26 pour les configurations informatiques requises... -
Page 13: Studio 6|8
Studio 2|6 and Studio 6|8 Hookup Owner’s Manual Connection Diagrams 2.3.2 Studio 6|8 See Studio 68 box for computer requirements Vea los requerimientos de hardware en la caja de Studio 68 Systemvoraussetzungen siehe Studio 68 Packungsaufdruck Voir la boîte de la Studio 68 pour les configurations informatiques requises... -
Page 14: Connecting To A Computer
The Windows ASIO driver and Universal Control installer for macOS and Windows are available for download from your My PreSonus user account. To begin, you must first visit http://my.presonus.com, create or log into your user account, and register your Studio-series interface. Once registered, all software downloads will be available from within your My PreSonus user account. - Page 15 • Preferences. Sets language and appearance options (see below). • Rescan Network. Scans the network and local transport bus (USB or FireWire) for all supported PreSonus products. • Language. Sets the language (English, French, German, Korean, Simplified Chinese, or Spanish).
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Page 16: Installation For Macos
Studio 2|6 and Studio 6|8 Connecting to a Computer Owner’s Manual Installation for macOS Installation for macOS Your Studio-series interface is a class-compliant Core Audio device in macOS. No driver installation is necessary for any Studio-series device. Power User Tip: When installation is complete, you will find the Universal Control application in your Applications folder. - Page 17 Studio 2|6 and Studio 6|8 Connecting to a Computer Owner’s Manual Using the Studio-series interfaces with Popular Audio Applications 8. The second column in the pop-up window will be named “Provided by Driver. ” Activate each of these labels for your Studio- series interface.
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Page 18: Studio One Artist Quick Start
Power User Tip: As a valued PreSonus customer, you are eligible for a discount upgrade to Studio One Professional. For more details on the Studio One upgrade program for PreSonus customers, please visit https://shop.presonus.com/products/software/studio-... -
Page 19: Setting Up Studio One
“Install. ” The content will automatically begin to download and install from your My PreSonus user account. Power User Tip: You may be prompted to enter your My PreSonus user account information. Clicking “Remember Credentials” will allow you to have immediate access to any content you purchase from the PreSonus Marketplace. -
Page 20: Configuring Audio Devices
In the middle of the Start page, you will see the Setup area. Studio One Artist automatically scans your system for all available drivers and selects a driver. By default, it will choose a PreSonus driver if one is available. If you do not see your device listed on the Start page when you launch Studio One, click on the Configure Audio Devices link in the Setup area to open the Options window. - Page 21 Make sure you have connected the MIDI Out of your external MIDI controller to a MIDI In on your PreSonus audio interface (if available) or other MIDI interface. If you are using a USB MIDI controller, connect it to your computer and power it on.
- Page 22 Studio 2|6 and Studio 6|8 Studio One Artist Quick Start Owner’s Manual Setting Up Studio One 3. From the menu on the left, select your MIDI controller from the list of manufacturers and models. If you do not see your MIDI controller listed, select New Keyboard.
- Page 23 Studio 2|6 and Studio 6|8 Studio One Artist Quick Start Owner’s Manual Setting Up Studio One Make sure you have connected the MIDI In of your external sound module to the MIDI Out of your MIDI interface. 1. In the External Devices window, click the Add button. 2.
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Page 24: Creating A New Song
Studio 2|6 and Studio 6|8 Studio One Artist Quick Start Owner’s Manual Creating a New Song Creating a New Song Now that you’ve configured your audio and MIDI devices, let’s create a new Song. We’ll start by setting up your default audio I/O. 1. -
Page 25: Configuring Your I/O
I/O. 2. Click on the Audio I/O Setup tab. 3. From the Inputs tab, you can enable any or all of the inputs on your PreSonus Studio-series audio interface that you’d like to have available. We recommend that you create a mono input for each of the inputs on your interface. -
Page 26: Creating Audio And Instrument Tracks
Studio 2|6 and Studio 6|8 Studio One Artist Quick Start Owner’s Manual Creating a New Song 4. Click on the Outputs tabs to enable any or all of the outputs on your Studio-series audio interface. In the lower right corner, you will see the Audition Select menu. -
Page 27: Recording An Audio Track
Studio 2|6 and Studio 6|8 Studio One Artist Quick Start Owner’s Manual 4.3.3 Recording an Audio Track • Audio. Use this track type to record and playback audio files. • Instrument. Use this track to record and playback MIDI data to control external MIDI devices or virtual instrument plug-ins. -
Page 28: Adding Virtual Instruments And Effects
Studio 2|6 and Studio 6|8 Studio One Artist Quick Start Owner’s Manual 4.3.3 Recording an Audio Track 4.3.4 Adding Virtual Instruments and Effects You can add plug-ins and instruments to your Song by dragging-and-dropping them from the browser. You can also drag an effect or group of effects from one channel to another, drag in customized effects chains, and instantly load your favorite virtual-instrument preset without ever scrolling through a menu. - Page 29 Studio 2|6 and Studio 6|8 Studio One Artist Quick Start Owner’s Manual 4.3.3 Recording an Audio Track Drag-and-Drop Audio and MIDI Files Audio and MIDI files can be quickly located, auditioned, and imported into your Song by dragging them from the file browser into the Arrange view. If you drag the file to an empty space, a new track will be created with that file placed at the position to which you dragged it.
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Page 30: Specifications
Studio 2|6 and Studio 6|8 Technical Information Owner’s Manual Specifications Technical Information Specifications Studio 26 Studio 68 General Sample Rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192 kHz 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192 kHz Converter Resolution 24 bit 24 bit Converter Dynamic Range 114 dB... -
Page 31: Headphone Outputs
Studio 2|6 and Studio 6|8 Technical Information Owner’s Manual Specifications Studio 26 Studio 68 Line Outputs (3/4) Maximum Level +10 dBu (balanced) +18 dBu (balanced) Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz (+/- 0.1dB, unity gain, 48kHz) 20Hz - 20kHz (+/- 0.2dB, unity gain, 48kHz) Dynamic Range 113 dB (A-wtd) 109 dB (A-wtd) - Page 32 PreSonus-branded products under normal use. This Limited Warranty applies only to hardware products manufactured by or for PreSonus that can be identified by the PreSonus trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to them. Exclusions and Limitations This warranty does not cover the following: Damage caused by accident, abuse, improper installation, failure to follow instructions in the applicable owner’s manual or improper...
- Page 33 PreSonus will repair or replace, at our sole and absolute option, products covered by this warranty at no charge for labor or materials. If the product must be shipped to PreSonus for warranty service, the customer must pay the initial shipping charges. PreSonus will pay the return shipping charges.
- Page 34 Exclusion of Damages PRESONUS’S LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AT PRESONUS’S SOLE OPTION. IF PRESONUS ELECTS TO REPLACE THE PRODUCT, THE REPLACEMENT MAY BE A RECONDITIONED UNIT. IN NO EVENT WILL PRESONUS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES...
- Page 35 © 2017 PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. All Rights Reserved. AudioBox, Nimbit, PreSonus, QMix, StudioLive, and XMAX are trademarks or registered trademarks of PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. Capture and Studio One are trademarks or registered trademarks of PreSonus Software Ltd. Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries.
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