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MONITOR R STATION RE
EMOTE
User's Manual
Version 1.0
© 2007

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  • Page 1 MONITOR R STATION RE EMOTE User’s Manual Version 1.0 © 2007...
  • Page 2 PreSonus reserves the right to update any unit returned for repair. PreSonus reserves the right to change or improve the design of the product at any time without prior notice. This warranty does not cover claims for damage due to abuse, neglect, alteration or attempted repair by unauthorized personnel, and is limited to failures arising during normal use that are due to defects in material or workmanship in the product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 OVERVIEW 1.1 Introduction ......................1 1.2 What is in the Box ....................2 1.3 System Requirements ....................3 1.4 Installation Guide 1.4.1 Quick Start Guide ................... 4 1.4.2 Software and Hardware Installation ..............5 1.5 Panel Layout and Operation 1.5.1 Top Panel .......................

  • Page 5: Overview

    OVERVIEW 1.1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus Monitor Station Remote. PreSonus Audio Electronics has designed the Monitor Station Remote utilizing high-grade components to insure optimum performance that will last a lifetime. The Monitor Station Remote (MSR) for the FireStudio is a complete surround/stereo speaker manager, input switcher and communication system delivering a more efficient work flow.

  • Page 6: What Is In The Box

    OVERVIEW 1.2 WHAT IS IN THE BOX Your Monitor Station Remote p package contains the following: • Monitor Station Rem mote • Monitor Station Rem mote User’s Manual v1.0 • 20’ Ethernet cable ( (Cat5/RJ45) • Monitor Station Rem mote Installation disc •...

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    OVERVIEW 1.3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS The Monitor Station Remote enhances the features of the FireStudio and its Control Console software. You will need a FireStudio and a computer meeting the minimum system requirements of the FireStudio: Windows • OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home or Professional (Service Pack 1 or later). •...

  • Page 8: Installation Guide

    Monitor Station Remote is the same installation disc included with the FireStudio. (These installation files are also downloadable from our Web site at www.PreSonus.com.) Before connecting your Monitor Station Remote to your FireStudio, you must install the latest drivers and software for your FireStudio.

  • Page 9: Software And Hardware Installation

    FireStudio drivers and software: Windows Software Installation .exe Browse the disc and run ”FireStudio_MSR_Installer ”. PreSonus Drivers Run “Firmware Updater” from the Start Menu folder, Macintosh Software Installation Browse the disc and run “FireStudio Installer.pkg”. Applications Run “FireStudio Firmware Updater” from the folder.

  • Page 10: Panel Layout And Operation

    OVERVIEW 1.5 PANEL LAYOUT AND OPERATION 1.5.1 Top Panel...
  • Page 11 OVERVIEW Headphone Control Knobs Phones 2 Controls headphone 2 output volume. Phones 3 Controls headphone 3 output volume. (Surround mode only) Surround Control Buttons Pressing an active Surround Control button will deactivate it. [L] (De)Activates Left front speaker (output 1). [C] (De)Activates Center front speaker (output 5).
  • Page 12 OVERVIEW Monitor Mode Selection Buttons 12. [Track] Puts the FireStudio in Track mode. The FireStudio outputs are controlled by the FireStudio Control Console, allowing up to nine stereo mixes out of the FireStudio’s outputs. 13. [Mix] Puts the FireStudio in Mix mode. General purpose outputs 5-8 and Main Outs L/R are reserved for Stereo Speaker Sets A, B &...
  • Page 13 OVERVIEW Master Controls 18. [Mono] Switches Main Outs from stereo to a mono sum (Track & Mix modes). 19. [Mute] Mutes all active speakers. 20. [Dim] Attenuates (reduces) the volume of all active speakers by -20dB. 21. [Extrnl Mic] (De)Activates the external microphone XLR input on the Monitor Station Remote and deactivates the internal talkback level knob &...

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    OVERVIEW 1.5.2 Rear Panel Ext Mic Connects a dynamic microphone for use as an external talkback mic. Remote Connects your Monitor Station Remote and FireStudio via the included standard Ethernet cable (Cat5/RJ45). Phones 3 Stereo ¼” output for headphone 3. Phones 2 Stereo ¼”...

  • Page 15: Firestudio Control Console

    L/R outputs in addition to Analogue 1-8 and Phones 1-3. More detailed information concerning the FireStudio Control Console and its use can be found in your FireStudio User’s Manual. The FireStudio User’s Manual is downloadable from our Web site at www.PreSonus.com.

  • Page 16: Monitor Modes

    MONITOR MODES 2.1 TRACK MODE Track mode is typically used during the tracking / recording stage of your project – especially when the FireStudio Control Console is being used for creating mixes or for i/o routing.
  • Page 17 Auxiliary Routes only the FireStudio’s Auxiliary RCA inputs to the Active Outputs. More detailed information concerning the FireStudio Control Console and its use can be found in your FireStudio User’s Manual. The FireStudio User’s Manual is downloadable from our Web site at www.PreSonus.com...

  • Page 18: Mix Mode

    MONITOR MODES 2.2 MIX MODE As its name implies, Mix mode is typically used during the Mixing stage of your project – especially when you have multiple sets of monitors to reference your mix on (i.e., Nearfields & Mains). Mix mode enables the [Stereo A], [Stereo B] & [Stereo C] Stereo Control buttons on the Monitor Station Remote and puts the FireStudio in Mix mode –...
  • Page 19 MONITOR MODES Monitor Source Press the Monitor Source buttons on the Monitor Station Remote to change the source of the active stereo Speaker sets when in Mix Mode. Mix mode offers three different source options: • S/PDIF Routes only the FireStudio’s S/PDIF input to the Active Outputs. •...

  • Page 20: Surround Mode

    MONITOR MODES 2.3 SURROUND MODE As its name implies, Surround mode is typically used for Surround Sound Mixing sessions. Surround mode enables the [L], [C], [R], [Ls], [SUB/LFE] & [Rs] Surround Control buttons on the Monitor Station Remote and puts the FireStudio in Surround mode.
  • Page 21 MONITOR MODES Surround Control Press the Surround Control buttons on the Monitor Station Remote to activate or deactivate the corresponding Surround speaker output when in Surround Mode: • [L] (Left front) Daw 1 output stream. (1.4.3) Corresponds to general purpose output 1 and Main Out L •...

  • Page 22: Sample Hookup Diagrams

    SAMPLE HOOKUP DIAGRAMS 3.1 STEREO RECORDING & MIXING ENVIRONMENT This setup is for studios mixing and tracking exclusively in stereo. Connect nearfield reference monitors to Main Outs L/R (Speaker A). Connect larger studio mains (or another set of reference monitors) to general purpose outputs 7/8 (Speaker B). Connect a subwoofer to general purpose outputs 5/6 (Speaker C).
  • Page 23 SAMPLE HOOKUP DIAGRAMS...

  • Page 24: Stereo And Surround Mixing Environment

    SAMPLE HOOKUP DIAGRAMS 3.2 STEREO AND SURROUND MIXING ENVIRONMENT This setup is for studios dedicated to stereo and surround mixing. Any possible tracking sessions use Phones 1, 2 or 3 or do not require dedicated headphone monitor mixes. Connect Surround L/R Front monitors doubling as stereo nearfield reference monitors to FireStudio Main Outs L/R (Speaker A).
  • Page 25 SAMPLE HOOKUP DIAGRAMS...

  • Page 26: Expanded 2.1 And 5.1 Recording & Mixing Environment W/ Digimax Fs

    Be sure to check “Talkback to Digital Outs” in the FireStudio Control Console MSR Settings when using the FireStudio’s ADAT outputs for headphone mixes. (see 1.5.3) *** For more information on the DigiMax FS or the FireStudio’s ADAT capabilities, please consult the User’s Manual or visit our Web site at www.PreSonus.com.
  • Page 27 SAMPLE HOOKUP DIAGRAMS...

  • Page 28: Technical Information

    THD+N ..............≤ 0.04% (150mW/channel @ 75Ω Load) Frequency Response ................10Hz – 10kHz, ± 1dB As a commitment to constant improvement, PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. reserves the right to change any specification stated herein at any time in the future without notification.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4.2 TROUBLESHOOTING PreSonus will only provide support for issues directly related to your Monitor Station Remote. PreSonus does not provide support for issues regarding operating systems or additional hardware & software. It may be necessary to contact the computer, operating system and/or software manufacturer to obtain additional technical support.

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