Universal Control: Launch Window - PRESONUS StudioLive 16.0.2 Owner's Manual

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7.1 Universal Control
Since control is bidirectional, fader moves and parameter
changes made on the StudioLive are reflected in VSL. So, for
example, you can set up the StudioLive the way you want
it and then save your Scene or other presets in VSL.
VSL also lets you create a password for your StudioLive so that you
can lock out unauthorized users. (See Section 7.2.6 for details.) From
the Launcher window, you can set basic parameters such as buffer
size and sample rate. In addition, you can use the Launcher window
to configure your WDM outputs (PC only; see Section 6.4.4).
Note that the Meter Style and Meter Decay options in the Launcher window
are not active when only a StudioLive is connected to a computer.
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Universal Control: Launch Window

Sample Rate Selector Changes StudioLive Sample Rate.
Set the sample rate to 44.1 or 48 kHz from the Launcher window when
your StudioLive is connected to a computer.
A higher sample rate will increase the fidelity of the
recording. It will also increase the file size and the amount
of system resources necessary to process the audio.
To ensure the safety of the audio equipment connected to it, the
StudioLive will mute all post-converter outputs for two seconds when
the sample rate is changed or when the mixer is connecting to a
computer. This includes the main and the control-room outputs, as well
as the Aux and Subgroup outputs. While this offers a good measure
of protection to your sound system, it could put the brakes on a live
show. Because of this, it very important that the sample rate be selected
and locked in prior to beginning any recording or performance.
Clock Source Changes the Clock Source for Chained FireStudio-family Devices.
The StudioLive cannot slave to an external clock. However, if you are
cascading it with FireStudio-family products that do feature digital inputs,
the clock source becomes selectable.
The clock source setting will determine where the device chain is
receiving word-clock information. This keeps the chained devices
in sync with other digital devices and with each other. The menu
options are determined by the available digital inputs in the chain.
In general, you will want the StudioLive to be your Master
Clock, in which case set the clock to StudioLive-Internal.
Operation Mode Changes How the StudioLive Driver's Buffer Size is Set.
Normal Mode: Input and Output buffers are both identical to the Buffer
Size setting.
Safe Mode 1-3: Increases the output buffer size for added stability.
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Buffer Size Selector (PC only) Changes the StudioLive Buffer Size.
You can set the buffer size from 64 to 4,096 samples. The buffer size
determines the round-trip time it takes audio data to be converted from
analog to digital and back to analog. As a general rule, the higher the
buffer size, the better the system performance, but the less playable
virtual instruments and the like become. In general, 512 samples (11 to 12
milliseconds) will provide you with a large enough buffer for optimum
system performance, but low enough to be unobtrusive. You should set
your buffer size and sample rate prior to launching your host application.
On the Mac, the buffer size is set from inside your host application.
Device Window Button Opens the Device Window.
Click on this button to open Virtual StudioLive.
To give your StudioLive a custom name, double-click on the
default label (StudioLive) to open a text field. When you have
finished entering your custom name, hit the Enter key.
File Menu Opens and Closes Launch and Device Windows.
From the File menu of the Launch Window, you can open and close both
windows, as well as quit the Universal Control application.
Close Window. Closes just the Launch window.
Show All Devices. Opens the Device window for
all of the connected FireStudio-family interfaces.
Close All Devices. Closes the Device window for all
of the connected FireStudio-family interfaces.
Quit. Quits the Universal Control application.
Settings: Check Firmware Scans Your StudioLive and Updates the Firmware.
A firmware updater is built into the Universal Control application.
Periodically, a driver update will require that the firmware on your
StudioLive be updated. Whenever you install an update for the Universal
Control or add a new FireStudio-family product to your system, you
should use this feature to ensure that the firmware is up to date. If the
firmware needs to be updated, the update application will launch
automatically.
The firmware updater can also be used to reset your StudioLive
16.0.2 to factory default. To reset your StudioLive, hold down the
CTRL and ALT [OPTION] keys while clicking on "Check Firmware. "
This will force the Firmware updater to run. Once the firmware
updater has finished, select "Reset" rather than "Restore. "
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