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  • Page 1 StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Owner’s Manual ™ www.presonus.com...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    All PreSonus products in CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this the USA should be serviced at the PreSonus factory in Baton Rouge, appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be Louisiana.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Overview 7 4.8.1 The Digital FX (effects) Menu 49 4.8.2 Digital Effects Library 51 Introduction 7 Summary of StudioLive 24.4.2 hardware Scenes, Presets and features 8 the System Menu 52 Summary of CAPTURE™ software features Creating and Recalling a Scene 52 Summary of StudioOne™...
  • Page 4 Warranty 160 8.2.2 Types of Dynamic Processing 122 8.2.3 Compression Settings: Some Starting 10.1 Troubleshooting 160 Points 126 10.2 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Limited 8.2.4 Corresponding Frequencies for Equal-Tempered Warranty 162 Scale 129 Equalizers 130 What is an EQ? 130 8.3.1...

  • Page 5: Quick Start

    • Your P.A. and studio equipment should be powered on in the following order: A. Sound sources (keyboards, direct boxes, microphones, etc.) connected to the StudioLive inputs) B. StudioLive 24.4.2 C. Computer (if applicable) D. Power amplifiers or powered monitors When it’s time to power down, your system should...
  • Page 6 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Quick Start: Level Setting ™ 3. If you’re using passive speakers, connect them to your power amplifier using speaker cable. ∞ 4. Bring down all the faders on your StudioLive to the setting. Make sure that the Trim knob on Channel 1 is all the way counter-clockwise.

  • Page 7: Overview

    We encourage you to contact us at 1+ 225.216.7887 US Central Time Zone with any questions or comments you may have regarding your PreSonus StudioLive. PreSonus Audio Electronics is committed to constant product improvement, and we value your suggestions highly.

  • Page 8: Summary Of Studiolive 24.4.2 Hardware Features

    The StudioLive™ 24.4.2 includes CAPTURE™, a fully integrated live recording software by PreSonus, allowing you to record every performance and rehearsal with a few clicks of your mouse.

  • Page 9: Summary Of Capture™ Software Features

    Capture software was designed to interface with StudioLive 24.4.2 perfectly to allow instant setup and recording of performances. In addition to recording the 24 channels of the StudioLive 24.4.2, Capture also allows you to record a single stereo track from the StudioLive’s main output, one pair of subgroup outputs, or a pair of aux sends, giving you the option to record your main mix or create a separate recording mix.

  • Page 10: Summary Of Virtual Studio Live Software

    Summary of Virtual Studio Live software features 2.5 The Virtual Studio Live application is completely integrated with your StudioLive 24.4.2. VSL is a highly advanced editor/librarian and control panel. Because of the continuous bi-directional communication between your StudioLive and VSL, whatever you do on the StudioLive‘s control surface will be reflected in VSL and vice versa.

  • Page 11: What Is In The Box

    • 6' (1.8 m) 6-pin-to-9-pin FireWire 400-to-800 cable • IEC power cord • StudioLive Software Library containing • PreSonus StudioLive Artist program DVD plus gigabytes of 3rd party material • PreSonus CAPTURE™ CD with demo Sessions • PreSonus Virtual StudioLive and Universal Control CD...

  • Page 12: Hook-Up

    (A 25th XMAX preamp serves the talkback section.) The PreSonus preamplifier has a Class A input buffer, followed by a dual- servo gain stage. This arrangement results in ultra-low noise and wide gain control, allowing you to boost signals without increasing unwanted background noise.
  • Page 13 Owner’s Manual Hook-up Rear Panel Connections 3.1 Insert. Each channel of the StudioLive has a direct-insert point. These unbalanced, 1/4-inch connectors can be used to connect external processors (such as compressors, EQs, de-essers, and filters) to your StudioLive’s preamps and line inputs. The insert’s send is after the channel’s gain control but before the digital bus.
  • Page 14 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Hook-up ™ Rear Panel Connections Talkback Mic Level. This is the gain control for your talkback microphone. Mono Output. This balanced output carries a mono, summed version of the stereo signal from the main bus. Mono Output Level. This knob controls the maximum level of the Mono Output signal.
  • Page 15 FireWire port to connect additional FireWire devices (such as external hard drives) to your computer or to daisy-chain an additional StudioLive mixer. You can connect two StudioLive 24.4.2 mixers to create a standalone, large-format mixing console. S/PDIF Output. By default, the S/PDIF output receives the same signal as the main outputs, so no activation is necessary.
  • Page 16 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Hook-up ™ Rear Panel Connections and set your S/PDIF-equipped device to receive word clock externally via S/PDIF. Please consult the documentation for your external digital device for instructions. 2 Amp Fuse. This is the StudioLive’s fuse housing. Your StudioLive uses a 5 mm x 20 mm, 250 VAC, fast-acting fuse.

  • Page 17: Basic Hook-Up Diagram

    Owner’s Manual Hook-up Basic Hook-up Diagram 3.2 Basic Hook-up Diagram 3.2 Keyboards Monitor Keyboard Drum kit Drum Monitor Guitar Amp Vocal Monitor Vocal Mic Guitar Monitor Bass D.I. Bass Monitor Bass Main P.A.

  • Page 18: Typical Band Hook-Up

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Hook-up ™ Typical Band Hook-up Typical band hook-up 3.3 Drum Monitor Keyboards Monitor Drum kit Mac or PC running Universal Control with VSL, Capture or Studio One Artist Main P.A.
  • Page 19 Owner’s Manual Hook-up Typical Band Hook-up 3.3 Guitar Guitar Guitar Monitor Monitor Monitor Guitar Amp Guitar Amp Guitar Bass D.I. Bass Monitor Horn Monitor Horn Bass Vocal Monitor Vocal Monitor Vocal Monitor Vocal Mic Vocal Mic Vocal Mic...

  • Page 20: Typical Church Hook-Up

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Hook-up ™ Typical Church hook-up Typical church hook-up 3.4 Keyboard Keyboard Monitor Electronic Drum kit Drum Monitor Mac or PC running Universal Control with VSL, Capture or Studio One Artist Foyer or Over ow Room Main P.A.
  • Page 21 Owner’s Manual Hook-up Typical Church Hook-up 3.4 Guitar Amp Guitar Guitar Monitor Monitor Guitar Guitar Monitor Bass D.I. Bass Monitor Horn Monitor Bass Horn Vocal Monitor Vocal Monitor Vocal Monitor Vocal Monitor Vocal Mic Vocal Mic Vocal Mic Vocal Mic...

  • Page 22: Typical Recording Hook-Up

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Hook-up ™ Typical Recording Hook-up Typical recording hook-up 3.5 Drum Headphones Drum kit Mac or PC running Universal Control with VSL, Capture or Studio One Artist Reference Monitors...
  • Page 23 Owner’s Manual Hook-up Typical Recording Hook-up 3.5 Guitar Guitar Headphones Headphones Guitar Amp Guitar Amp Vocal Headphones Bass D.I. Bass Headphones Bass Condensor Mic PreSonus HP60 Headphone Distribution PreSonus HP60 Headphone Distribution PreSonus HP60 Headphone Distribution...

  • Page 24: Controls

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Controls ™ The Fat Channel Controls The Fat Channel 4.1 The heart of the StudioLive is the revolutionary Fat Channel. The Fat Channel makes dynamics, routing, and panning for every input and output on the StudioLive available at the touch of a Select button. The 24 multipurpose knobs and meters located in the Fat Channel control nearly every adjustment you will need to make on your StudioLive.

  • Page 25: What You Can Process With The Fat Channel And Firewire Sends

    Owner’s Manual Controls The Fat Channel 4.1 A12 indicate EFX A and EFX B, and F1 and F2 indicate Aux inputs A and B.) Selected Channel meters. In addition, two meters—part of a set of seven meters located in the top right section of the mixer—are dedicated to displaying information about the currently selected channel.

  • Page 26: Fat Channel: Dynamics And Processing

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Controls ™ The Fat Channel 4.1.3 Fat Channel: Dynamics and Processing The main function of the Fat Channel is to provide dynamics processing and filtering for every input and output on your StudioLive. The rotary encoders work in conjunction with the meters directly above them to adjust the dynamics processing and EQ.
  • Page 27 Owner’s Manual Controls Fat Channel 4.1 Fat Channel GATE Section Gate On/Off Gate Key Turns the Gate On and Off for the Sets and Displays the Frequency at Button Selected Channel. Filter which the Gate will open. This button engages and disengages This encoder sets, and the meter the gate for the selected channel. displays, the frequency at which It will illuminate to indicate that the gate will open.
  • Page 28 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Controls ™ The Fat Channel Gate Range Sets and Displays the Range Gate Release Sets and Displays the Rate the Gate of the Gate. Closes on the Selected Channel. This encoder sets, and the meter This encoder sets, and the meter displays, the amount of gain displays, the rate at which the reduction that the gate will produce.
  • Page 29 Owner’s Manual Controls Fat Channel 4.1 Fat channel COMPRESSOR Section Compressor Turns the Compressor On and Off for Compressor Sets and Displays the Threshold of On/Off Threshold the Selected Channel or Output Bus. the Compressor for the Selected Channel or Output Bus. This button engages or disengages the compressor This encoder sets, and the meter for the selected channel displays, the compressor threshold or output bus.
  • Page 30 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Controls ™ The Fat Channel Compressor Sets and Displays the Compressor Compressor Sets and Displays the Amount of Attack Makeup Gain Makeup Gain for the Compressor on Attack Setting for the Selected Input Channel or Output Bus. the Selected Input Channel or Output Bus. This encoder sets, and the meter displays, the compressor’s attack This encoder sets, and the meter setting for the selected channel or displays, the makeup-gain output bus.
  • Page 31 Owner’s Manual Controls Fat Channel 4.1 Fat Channel EQUALIZATION Section Equalizer Turns the Equalizer On and Off for Low EQ Q Sets and Displays the Q of the Low On/Off the Selected Channel or Output Bus. Control Frequency Band Button This encoder sets, and the meter This button engages or displays, the Q for the Low band. disengages the equalizer The Q is the ratio of the center for the selected channel or frequency to the bandwidth.
  • Page 32 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Controls ™ The Fat Channel frequencies at and below a user- Low-Mid EQ Sets and Displays the Q of the Low- selected shelving frequency. Q Control Mid Frequency Band A Low Shelving EQ is like a bass- This encoder sets, and the meter control knob on a stereo. In this displays, the Q for the Low-Mid band.
  • Page 33 Owner’s Manual Controls Fat Channel 4.1 High-Mid EQ Sets and Displays the Gain High-Mid EQ Sets and Displays the Center Gain Control Attenuation or Boost at the Frequency Frequency of the High-Mid EQ. Center Frequency. Control This encoder sets, and the meter This encoder sets, and the meter displays, the gain cut or boost at displays, the center frequency of the the center frequency of the High- High Mid band.
  • Page 34 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Controls ™ The Fat Channel High EQ Q Sets and Displays the Q of the High High Turns on the High Shelving EQ for Control Shelving EQ Frequency Band the Selected Input or Output Bus. Button This encoder sets, and the meter displays, the Q for the High band. When the Shelf button is not engaged, the High band is a The Q is the ratio of the center parametric EQ.

  • Page 35: Fat Channel Panning And Stereo Link

    Owner’s Manual Controls Fat Channel 4.1 Fat Channel LIMITER Section Limiter Turns on the Limiter for the Selected Limiter Sets and Displays the Threshold of On/Off Threshold Input Channel or Output Bus the Limiter for the Selected Channel Control or Output Bus. When the limiter is engaged the button will illuminate. The threshold This encoder sets, and the meter for the limiter is set to 0 dBFS. The displays, the threshold of the limiter Ratio is ∞:1.

  • Page 36: Fat Channel: Output Assignments

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Controls ™ The Fat Channel Because the settings are copied nondestructively, it is possible to A/B dynamics settings with the touch of two buttons. Whichever channel is selected when the Link button is engaged will be the Link Master.

  • Page 37: Metering

    Owner’s Manual Controls Metering 4.2 The Load button can also be used to recall saved settings and presets. For complete recall instructions, see Section 4.1.6 You can save your Fat Channel settings for future use. To store the currently selected channel’s Fat Channel settings, press the Save button. For complete channel-preset storage instructions, see Section 4.1.6 Metering 4.2...

  • Page 38: Input Channel Strip

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Controls ™ Input Channel Strip Gain Reduction Turns Gain Reduction Metering On and Off Metering Button. Displays the gain reduction of the input bus. Meters are one to one (Meter 1 shows the gain reduction of Channel 1, etc.). Aux Metering Button Turns Aux Bus Master Out Metering On and Off.
  • Page 39 Owner’s Manual Controls Input Channel Strip 4.3 FireWire Input Turns FireWire Playback Streaming On/Off. Select Switch The FireWire Input button routes a playback stream from your audio software to the StudioLive’s channel inputs, where it is routed and processed the same way as analog input signals. For example, if you want a particular recorded track to play back on mixer channel 3, simply route that track in your audio software to StudioLive Output 3.

  • Page 40: Aux Sends

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Controls ™ Aux Sends Channel Fader Controls the Overall Level of the Channel. Each input channel features a 100 mm long-throw fader for accurate level adjustment. Unity gain (0 dB) is denoted by a “U. ” The white area above the fader can be used as a scribble strip. Use only oil pencils;...
  • Page 41 Owner’s Manual Controls Aux Sends 4.4 Output Level Control Adjusts the Master Output Level of the Aux Send. This knob adjusts the master output level of the aux send. Aux Send Select Button Enables Fat Channel Viewing. As previously described in section 4.1.1, the Select button routes its aux send through the Fat Channel, allowing you to add dynamics processing and EQ. Mix Button Enables Aux Bus Mixing in the Fat Channel.

  • Page 42: Internal Aux Send Controls

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Controls ™ Aux Sends 4.4.2 Internal Aux Send Controls Mute Button Mutes and Un-mutes the Internal Effects Bus. This button will mute or un-mute its internal effects (EFX) bus. It will illuminate red when the bus is muted. Post Fader Send Button Enables and Disables Post Fader Send.

  • Page 43: Subgroups

    Owner’s Manual Controls Subgroups 4.5 Subgroups 4.5 As explained in Section 8.4, subgroup mixing is very useful for grouping channels for master level control of a submix (e.g., drums) and for providing a fader level for effects. 4.5.1 Subgroup Controls Subgroup Channel Enables Fat Channel Adjustments of Select Button...

  • Page 44: Main Output Bus

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Controls ™ Main Output Bus Subgroup Meters Displays the Level of the Subgroups. In the upper-right corner of the StudioLive are the Subgroup meters, which display the levels of the subgroup outputs. Main Output Bus 4.6 Main Select Button Enables Fat Channel Viewing. As previously described in section 4.1.1, the Select button routes its channel through the Fat Channel, allowing you to add dynamics processing, EQ, panning, etc.

  • Page 45: Master Section

    Owner’s Manual Controls Master Section 4.7 Master Section 4.7 The Master section of the StudioLive controls the monitoring, talkback output, solo bus, and aux and tape inputs. 4.7.1 Aux Inputs A and B The StudioLive features an internal effects processor that allows you to load two different effects at the same time.

  • Page 46: 2-Track In

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Controls ™ Master Section Talkback Mic Level Sets the Input Gain of the Talkback Mic. This knob adjusts the gain of the external talkback mic. Output Selector Buttons Assigns the Talkback Mic to the Aux and/or Main Outs. These buttons assign the talkback mic to a specified output. These buttons are toggled on/off and will illuminate indicating that the Talkback output is active. The talkback mic can be assigned to every output at the same time.

  • Page 47: Solo Bus

    Owner’s Manual Controls Master Section 4.7 Tape Input On/Off Sends the Tape Input to the Main Outputs. Button This button patches the Tape input to the main outputs. It will illuminate to indicate that the Tape input is being sent to the mains. To disable the routing, simply press the button again. FireWire Source On/Off Button Sends the Master Out from the Audio Application to the Main Outputs.

  • Page 48: Monitor Bus

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Controls ™ Master Section 4.7.5 Monitor Bus The StudioLive features a headphone output and control-room outputs, giving you the ability to monitor multiple sources on the StudioLive. The Monitor bus on the StudioLive allows you to monitor the main outputs, Solo bus, main FireWire return from your computer, and the stereo analog tape input.

  • Page 49: Digital Effects | Master Control

    Owner’s Manual Controls Digital Effects | Master Control 4.8 FireWire Monitor Button Assigns the Main Left/Right FireWire Return to the Monitor Bus. The FireWire Monitor button patches the main left/right FireWire return (that is, the signal from your audio software’s master outputs) to the monitor bus. The level for this input is controlled first by the level set from the computer application producing the audio (e.g., Studio One) and then by knob in the 2 Track In section.
  • Page 50 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Controls ™ Digital FX | Master Control The Next button will scroll through this screen in the following order: FX A library selection, FX A main parameter, FX B library selection, FX B main parameter. When choosing your effects preset, use the Value encoder to scroll through the library.

  • Page 51: Digital Effects Library

    4.8.2 Digital Effects Library Your StudioLive contains a library of 50 custom Reverb and Delay presets designed by PreSonus. In addition to these presets, there are 50 free locations for you to build your own custom effects library. The Factory Presets can be altered, renamed, and overwritten.

  • Page 52: Scenes, Presets And The System Menu

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Scenes, Presets, and the System Menu ™ Creating and Recalling a Scene Scenes, Presets and the System Menu Creating and Recalling a Scene 5.1 The StudioLive allows you to create and store a library of scenes. A scene is like a snapshot of your mix. It stores each Fat Channel parameter for every input and bus, as well as each fader’s position, the aux...
  • Page 53 Owner’s Manual Scenes, Presets, and the System Menu Creating and Recalling a Scene 5.1 SETTINGS INPUTS & BUSES ASSIGN SOLO MUTE SELECT LINK SENDS MODE INPUT CHANNELS MAINS NULL SUBGROUPS NULL NULL AUXES 1-10 NULL PRE 1 FX A / FX B MAINS NULL BOTH SET TO F1...
  • Page 54 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Scenes, Presets, and the System Menu ™ Creating and Recalling a Scene • EQ and Dyn: All Fat Channel dynamics processing and filter parameters (Phase, High Pass, Noise Gate, Compressor, EQ, and Limiter) for every channel and bus •...

  • Page 55: Saving And Loading Channel Presets

    5.2.1 Channel Presets Library Your StudioLive comes with 50 Fat Channel presets custom designed by professional PreSonus users. These presets can be altered, renamed and overwritten; however, there are 50 additional empty storage locations for you to build your own custom library of channel strip settings.
  • Page 56 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Scenes, Presets, and the System Menu ™ Creating and Recalling a Scene DRM: Kick 1 KEY: Vibes EMPTY LOCATION DRM: Kick 2 HRN: Trumpet EMPTY LOCATION DRM: Kick Funk 1 HRN: Trombone EMPTY LOCATION DRM: Kick Funk 2...

  • Page 57: Graphic Equalizers

    Graphic Equalizers 5.3 The StudioLive 24.4.2 features 4 stereo (split mono) 31-band 1/3 octave graphic EQ that can be inserted on the Main output bus, the Subgroups, or any of the Auxes. When the GEQ button is enabled, the meters and encoders of the Fat Channel become the controls for the Graphic EQ.
  • Page 58 Graphic EQ menu will be displayed on your LCD screen. There are 8 mono Graphic EQs in your StudioLive 24.4.2. These Graphic EQs are assignable in stereo pairs. Each GEQ can be assigned to the Mains, Subgroups 1-4 or Aux 1-10. The bus assignment can only made from an odd numbered GEQ.

  • Page 59: System Menu

    Owner’s Manual Scene, Presets, and the System Menu System Menu 5.3 System Menu 5.4 In most digital-console manuals, the phrase “System menu” inspires a sense of dread. However, with the StudioLive, you have nothing to fear. The System menu on the StudioLive serves just a few simple functions, most of which have very little to do with mixing a show.
  • Page 60 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Scene, Presets, and the System Menu ™ System Menu When the StudioLive is connected and synced to a computer via FireWire, the Status will read “Driver On” and the Sampling Rate will read “FireWire. ” Neither parameter can be adjusted fom the StudioLive while it is synced to a computer, in which case you need to use the Universal Control Device Window to make your S/PDIF assignments and change your sample rate.
  • Page 61 Owner’s Manual Scene, Presets, and the System Menu System Menu 5.3 Lockout Mode Your StudioLive features a lockout mode that allows you to create a password and lock the controls your StudioLive. This is especially useful in situations where several people will be running sound but only one or two are knowledgeable enough to set up dynamics processing and the like.

  • Page 62: Connecting To A Computer

    System Requirements Connecting to a Computer The StudioLive 24.4.2 is more than just a mixer. It's also a very powerful computer interface that allows you to record any mixer input or bus with a SELECT button — and also control the mixer from a separate laptop computer via Virtual StudioLive.

  • Page 63: Installation For Windows

    Owner’s Manual Connecting to a Computer Installation for Window 6.2 Installation for Windows 6.2 After you insert the Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive, the StudioLive installer will take you through each step of the installation process. Please read each message carefully—ensuring especially that you do not connect your StudioLive too soon.

  • Page 64: Installation For Mac Os X

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Connecting to a Computer ™ Installation for Mac OS X Installation for Mac OS X 6.3 After inserting the Installation CD into your disc drive, browse the disc and run the StudioLive installer, which will take you through each step of the installation process.

  • Page 65: Using Your Studiolive As An Audio Interface

    StudioLive driver as the audio device driver for your software. It is important to note that your StudioLive uses the same driver as the PreSonus FireStudio family of interfaces, so its driver will be displayed as “PreSonus FireStudio” in all driver-selection menus.

  • Page 66: Firewire Sends And Returns

    7. Highlight all input and output drivers beginning with “PreSonus FireStudio. ” 8. Go to Options | Audio... and click on the General tab. 9. Set the Playback Timing Master to “PreSonus FireStudio ... DAW Out 1. ” 10. Set the Recording Timing Master to “PreSonus FireStudio ... Mic/Inst 1. ”...
  • Page 67 Owner’s Manual Connecting to a Computer Using Your StudioLive as an Audio Interface 6.4 • Aux Send 9 & 10 • Aux Send A & B (EFXA & EFXB Send) • Aux Return A (Aux Input A) • Aux Return B (Aux Input B) •...

  • Page 68: Using Plug-Ins Effects As Inserts

    StudioLive channels, you can quickly insert a plug-in from your recording application into any channel strip and monitor it in real time. In this example, we will insert the Beat Delay plug-in from PreSonus Studio One onto Channel 16 of the StudioLive.
  • Page 69 Owner’s Manual Connecting to a Computer Using Your StudioLive as an Audio Interface 6.4 Note: The Dig Out button does not function when you have a FireWire return selected as an input source. If Dig Out is enabled, any aux, subgroup, and the main bus to which the return is routed will not receive the post-Fat Channel signal.

  • Page 70: Advanced Wdm Features (Pc Only)

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Connecting to a Computer ™ Using Your StudioLive as an Audio Interface 6.4.4 Advanced WDM Features (PC only) Like the FireStudio-family interfaces, the StudioLive features advanced WDM features to enhance its use as an audio interface. In the upper left-hand corner of the Universal Control Launcher window, you will find the Settings menu.

  • Page 71: Configuring The Studiolive For Core Audio (Mac Only)

    Owner’s Manual Connecting to a Computer Using Your StudioLive as an Audio Interface 6.4 6.4.5 Configuring the StudioLive for Core Audio (Mac Only) Your StudioLive can be used as the main Core Audio device for a Mac, and you can route the main outputs of your Mac to any of its available output streams. By default, these streams are routed to Channels 1 and 2 on your StudioLive.

  • Page 72: Software - Universal Control

    Scenes and Presets on your mixer. Universal Control 7.1 The StudioLive 24.4.2 is compatible with the Universal Control application. As with all FireStudio- and StudioLive-family interfaces, Universal Control includes two windows: the Launcher window and the Device window.

  • Page 73: Universal Control: Launch Window

    Owner’s Manual SOFTWARE —Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist Universal Control 7.1 7.1.1 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.
  • Page 74 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 SOFTWARE — Universal Control, Capture ™ Universal Control 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 roundtrip time it takes audio data to be converted from analog to digital and back to analog.

  • Page 75: Vsl: Virtual Studio Live

    Owner’s Manual SOFTWARE —Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist Universal Control 7.1 Settings: Run at Startup Launches the Universal Control Application Automatically on Startup (Windows Only) When this is enabled, the Universal Control application will automatically launch each time you boot your Windows PC. Settings: always on Top Allows the Launch Window to Stay in View When Other Applications Are in Use When this is enabled, the Launch window will remain in the foreground when other applications are active,...

  • Page 76: Virtual Studiolive - Browser

    VSL: Virtual StudioLive VSL is a highly advanced editor/librarian and control application that is completely integrated with the StudioLive 24.4.2. Because of the continuous bidirectional communication between your StudioLive and VSL, whatever you do on the StudioLive‘s control surface will be reflected in VSL and vice versa.
  • Page 77 Owner’s Manual SOFTWARE —Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist VSL: Virtual StudioLive 7.2 Add to Disk Button Transfers all Scenes, Fat Channel, FX, and Graphic EQ Presets from Temporary Memory to the Permanent Cache VSL allows you to back up your Scenes, Fat Channel, FX, and graphic EQ presets and permanently store them on your computer. Each type of preset can be added separately.
  • Page 78 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 SOFTWARE — Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist ™ VSL: Virtual StudioLive Add New Button Creates a New Scene or Preset In the On the Disk and Device Memory sections of the Browser, you will see the Add New button. Clicking this button will immediately create a new Scene or preset.

  • Page 79: Vsl: Overview Tab

    Owner’s Manual SOFTWARE —Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist VSL: Virtual StudioLive 7.2 7.2.2 VSL: Overview Tab At the top of the VSL window, you will see three tabs: Overview, Channel, and Setup. The Overview tab provides you with a complete graphical representation of your StudioLive.

  • Page 80: Vsl: Channel Tab

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 SOFTWARE — Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist ™ VSL: Virtual StudioLive 7.2.3 VSL: Channel Tab The Channel Tab provides a detailed over view of the Fat Channel parameters for the Selected Channel. The Selected Channel will always be shown above the Gate section.
  • Page 81 Owner’s Manual SOFTWARE —Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist VSL: Virtual StudioLive 7.2 Loading an Entire Fat Channel Preset To load every component in a Fat Channel preset (Gate, Compressor, EQ), select it from the Browser window an drag it over any part of the desired channel.

  • Page 82: Vsl: Set-Up Tab

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 SOFTWARE — Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist ™ VSL: Virtual StudioLive 7.2.5 VSL: Set-up Tab As discussed in the section 6.4.2, the StudioLive allows you to route any 8 of 20 buses and inputs, in addition to its 24 input channels. This is done via the Auxiliary Inputs Router on the Setup tab.

  • Page 83: Enabling Lockout Mode

    Owner’s Manual SOFTWARE —Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist VSL: Virtual StudioLive 7.2 7.2.6 Enabling Lockout Mode Your StudioLive features a Lockout mode that allows you to temporarily disable nearly every feature on the StudioLive, although analog features (e.g., input-trim knobs, faders, and cue, tape-input, and monitor levels) can still be adjusted.

  • Page 84: Software - Universal Control

    7.3.1 What is Capture? Capture is an audio-recording application created exclusively for use with the PreSonus StudioLive series mixer. To record from the StudioLive mixer into Capture, you need to install the StudioLive driver and connect the mixer to a FireWire port on your computer. (The StudioLive manual includes installation and setup instructions.) Once the StudioLive...

  • Page 85: Start

    Owner’s Manual SOFTWARE —Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist Capture 7.3 Key Commands Many operations in Capture have associated key commands (keyboard shortcuts) that can be used instead of navigating menus with the mouse. Several of these key commands use modifier keys, some of which differ depending on the operating system (Windows or Mac OS X).

  • Page 86: The Session Page

    Capture Audio Device and Sample rate Capture was specifically created for use with the PreSonus StudioLive series mixer and will only work with that device. It is not possible to configure any other audio device for use with Capture. The Audio Device window will either display “PreSonus FireStudio”...
  • Page 87 Owner’s Manual SOFTWARE —Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist Capture 7.3 Mouse Tools • Arrow Tool: The default tool for access to most functions. • Range Tool: Select the range of an Audio Event for editing. • Splice Tool: Splice Audio Events. •...

  • Page 88: The Edit Window

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 SOFTWARE — Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist ™ Capture 7.3.4 The Edit Window The Edit window is the main view of the Session page, which provides an overview of the Session for editing. The Edit Window contains the following: •...

  • Page 89: Getting Started In Capture

    Owner’s Manual SOFTWARE —Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist Capture 7.3 7.3.5 Getting Started in Capture Tracking is the first stage of audio production. The following chapter discusses aspects of recording tracks in Capture, including Session creation and setup, Audio Tracks and Events, and more. Audio Device Before recording anything in Capture, please take a moment to be sure your StudioLive mixer...
  • Page 90 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 SOFTWARE — Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist ™ Capture Capture Audio I/O Setup There is no need for audio inputs and outputs to be set up in Capture, as it automotically detects which type of StudioLive mixer (16.4.2 or 24.4.2) is connected and self-configures.
  • Page 91 Owner’s Manual SOFTWARE —Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist Capture 7.3 Capture Main Source Selection The Main channel in Capture is a stereo channel intended to be used to record a stereo mix from your StudioLive. This mix could be recorded while recording the 24 individual input channels, so a mix is available immediately after a live show.

  • Page 92: Recording In Capture

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 SOFTWARE — Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist ™ Capture 7.3.6 Recording in Capture Record Enabling an Audio Track To record to an audio track, the track must be record-enabled, or armed. To record-enable an audio track, click on the Record Enable button once. This button, which sports a red dot, should turn entirely red in color when enabled, and the track’s corresponding meter in the meter bridge should begin to move...

  • Page 93: Editing In Capture

    Owner’s Manual SOFTWARE —Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist Capture 7.3 7.3.7 Editing in Capture All audio that exists within the timeline of your Session will be visually represented by Audio Events, which contain waveform representations of the recorded audio. Audio Events can be moved and split, among other possibilities, as described as follows.
  • Page 94 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 SOFTWARE — Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist ™ Capture • Click outside of the range of an Audio Event, and then drag over any other event(s); a gray box will be drawn while you drag over the target selection area.

  • Page 95: Capture Session Navigation

    Owner’s Manual SOFTWARE —Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist Capture 7.3 Common Editing Actions As with a word processor and most other software applications, Capture supports basic Cut, Copy, and Paste actions. Once a selection of events, or a range of events, has been made, these actions can be performed as follows: •...
  • Page 96 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 SOFTWARE — Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist ™ Capture Using Markers In Capture, the Marker Lane is used to place markers at desired places in the Timeline, after which navigation to the markers is easy. Markers are also helpful when exporting your Session to individual mixes or to work in another recording application.

  • Page 97: Mixing In Capture

    Owner’s Manual SOFTWARE —Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist Capture 7.3 7.3.9 Mixing in Capture Mixing is the part of the production process where all recorded tracks are combined to mono or stereo. The goal is to balance relative volume, frequency, and dynamic content in order to achieve a desired cohesive sound.
  • Page 98 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 SOFTWARE — Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist ™ Capture selected audio file. Click the Stop button to stop playback. Click the Loop button to loop the playback of the currently selected audio file. Export Audio Files...
  • Page 99 For users who want to use Capture strictly as a track-recording tool and mix the recorded tracks later in a DAW application. PreSonus has included a copy of Studio One Artist with your StudioLive for just this purpose. Both Studio One Artist and Studio One Pro can open Capture Session files.
  • Page 100 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 SOFTWARE — Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist ™ Capture option selected in the Export Audio File menu as shown, so that the result of the process will be a single continuous audio file for each track in the session.

  • Page 101: Capture Key Commands

    Owner’s Manual SOFTWARE —Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist Capture 7.3 7.3.10 Capture Key Commands Key Commands   Action Key Command   File New Session Cntrl/Cntrl/Cmd+N Open Session Cntrl/Cntrl/Cmd+O Close Session Cntrl/Cmd+W Save Session Cntrl/Cmd+S Save Session As Cntrl/Cmd+Shift+S Quit Cntrl/Cmd+Q  ...
  • Page 102 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 SOFTWARE — Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist ™ Capture   Navigation Focus Next Focus Previous Shift+Tab Left Left Arrow Extend Selection Left Shift+Left Arrow Extend Selection Left Add Cntrl/Cmd+Shift+Left Arrow Skip Left Cntrl/Cmd+Left Arrow Right Right Arrow...

  • Page 103: Capture Applications And Scenarios

    Owner’s Manual SOFTWARE —Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist Capture 7.3 7.3.11 Capture Applications and Scenarios When recording live, most people usually make a single, continuous multitrack recording. This involves record-enabling Audio Tracks in Capture, triggering recording, and continuing to record until the performance is done.
  • Page 104 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 SOFTWARE — Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist ™ Capture Insert Markers While Recording It is highly recommended that markers be inserted during the recording of a live performance, as the markers will make the rest of the production process much easier.
  • Page 105 Owner’s Manual SOFTWARE —Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist Studio One Artist 7.4 File menu’s Options section, select Export Tracks and Each Marker, and set the Format to the desired file-format settings. Then click OK. Capture will then automatically generate separate audio files for each track in each song.
  • Page 106 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 SOFTWARE — Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist ™ Studio One Artist If you record-enable the Audio Track that corresponds to the guitar input channel in Capture, you should see that track’s level meter showing live input in the meter bridge.

  • Page 107: Studio One Artist Quick Start

    Studio One Artist provides you with all of the tools necessary to capture and mix a great performance. As a valued PreSonus customer, you are also eligible for an upgrade discount for Studio One Pro when you are ready to master your work, create a digital version for the Web, or incorporate third-party VST plug-ins into your recording process.
  • Page 108 Studio One Artist online. • If your computer is not connected to the Internet, visit the Studio One product page at www.presonus.com on an Internet-connected computer to create your account. After you have created your account, skip to Activating Studio One Artist Offline.

  • Page 109: Enabling The Audio Driver

    Start page. On this page, you will find document- management and device-configuration controls, as well as a customizable artist profile, a news feed, and links to demos and tutorials from PreSonus. If you have an Internet connection on your computer, these links will be updated as new tutorials become available on the PreSonus Web site.

  • Page 110: Configuring Your Midi Devices

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 SOFTWARE — Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist ™ Studio One Artist 7.4.3 Configuring Your MIDI Devices From the External Devices window in Studio One Artist, you can configure your MIDI keyboard controller, sound modules, and control surfaces. This section will take you through setting up your MIDI keyboard controller and sound module.
  • Page 111 Owner’s Manual SOFTWARE —Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist Studio One Artist 7.4 4. If this is the only keyboard that you will use to control your external synthesizers and virtual instruments, you should check the box next to Default Instrument Input.

  • Page 112: Creating A New Song

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 SOFTWARE — Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist ™ Studio One Artist In the Receive From drop-down menu, select the MIDI-interface output from which Studio One Artist will receive MIDI data from your sound module. If your sound module will not need to send information to Studio One, you can leave this unspecified.

  • Page 113: Creating Audio Tracks

    Owner’s Manual SOFTWARE —Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist Studio One Artist 7.4 6. Click on the Inputs tab in the Audio I/O Setup window, and you will see all of the available inputs on your StudioLive. At this time, you can add the number and type of inputs you plan to use.

  • Page 114: Creating Midi Tracks

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 SOFTWARE — Universal Control, Capture and StudioLive Artist ™ Studio One Artist 3. Once you have added your tracks, you can assign the input by simply clicking on the input to which a track is currently assigned. This will bring up the inputs list.

  • Page 115: Adding Virtual Instruments And Plug-In Effects To Your Song

    Owner’s Manual SOFTWARE —Universal Control, Capture and Studio One Artist Studio One Artist 7.4 At the bottom of the Inspector menu, you will see your Bank and Program selections. From here, you can remotely change the patch on your sound module. MIDI data does not contain audio signals.
  • Page 116 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 SOFTWARE — Universal Control, Capture and Studio One Artist ™ Studio One Artist Drag and Drop Audio and MIDI Files Audio and MIDI files can also be quickly located, auditioned, and imported into your Song by dragging them from the file browser into the Arrange view.

  • Page 117: Tutorials

    Owner’s Manual Tutorials Microphones 8.1 Tutorials Microphone Types 8.1 The StudioLive works with most types of microphones, including dynamic, ribbon, and condenser microphones. 8.1.1 Condenser Condenser microphones generally capture sound with excellent fidelity and are one of the most popular microphone choices for studio recording and, increasingly, for live performance as well.

  • Page 118: Microphone Placement

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Tutorials ™ Microphones USB, headset, laser, MEMS), please consult your microphone’s user’s manual for power requirement and compatibility information. Regardless of the microphone type you are using, we recommend reading your microphone’s user’s manual thoroughly before engaging phantom power and if other usage questions arise.
  • Page 119 Owner’s Manual Tutorials Microphones 8.1 Acoustic Guitar Point a small-diaphragm condenser microphone at the 12th fret, approximately 8 inches away. Point a large-diaphragm condenser microphone at the bridge of the guitar, approximately 12 inches from the guitar. Experiment with distances and microphone placement.
  • Page 120 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Tutorials ™ Microphones Drum Overheads (XY example) Place two small-diaphragm condenser microphones on an XY stereo-microphone holder (bar). Position the microphones so that each one is at a 45-degree angle, pointed down at the drum kit, approximately 7 or 8 feet up.

  • Page 121: A Brief Tutorial On Dynamics Processing

    The heart of the StudioLive is the Fat Channel dynamics section. What follows is an excerpt from brief tutorial on dynamics processing written by PreSonus president and founder, Jim Odom. It is included to help you get the most out of your StudioLive.

  • Page 122: Types Of Dynamic Processing

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Tutorials ™ A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing Why do the best consoles in the world put compressors on every channel? The answer is simply that most instruments need some form of compression, often very subtle, to be properly heard in a mix.
  • Page 123 Owner’s Manual Tutorials A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing 8.2 the louder passages enough to be compatible with the overall performance. How severely the compressor reduces the signal is determined by the compression ratio and compression threshold. A ratio of 2:1 or less is considered mild compression, reducing the output by a factor of two for signals that exceed the compression threshold.
  • Page 124 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Tutorials ™ A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing Attack. Attack sets the speed at which the compressor acts on the input signal. A slow attack time allows the beginning envelope of a signal (commonly referred to as the initial transient ) to pass through the compressor unprocessed, whereas a fast attack time immediately subjects the signal to the ratio and threshold settings of the compressor.
  • Page 125 Owner’s Manual Tutorials A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing 8.2 determined by the expansion ratio. For example, a 2:1 expansion ratio reduces the level of a signal by a factor of two. (e.g., if a level drops 5 dB below the expansion threshold, the expander will reduce it to 10 dB below the threshold.) Commonly used for noise reduction, expansion is very effective as a simple noise gate.

  • Page 126: Compression Settings: Some Starting Points

    “tighten” the percussive sound and make it more pronounced. The following are the compression presets that were used in the PreSonus BlueMax. We have included them as a jumping- off point for setting up compression on your StudioLive.
  • Page 127 Owner’s Manual Tutorials A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing 8.2 Percussion Snare/Kick. This setting allows the first transient through and compresses the rest of the signal, giving a hard “snap” up front and a longer release. Thresholdhold RatRatioio AttAttackack Release -2.1 dB 3.5:1 78 ms...
  • Page 128 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Tutorials ™ A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing Orchestral. Use this setting for string pads and other types of synthesized orchestra parts. It will decrease the overall dynamic range for easier placement in the mix. Thresholdhold RatRatioio...

  • Page 129: Corresponding Frequencies For Equal-Tempered Scale

    A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing 8.2 8.2.4 Corresponding Frequencies for Equal-Tempered Scale The Noise Gate on the StudioLive 24.4.2 feature a Frequency Key Filter. Use the table below as well as the tables in section 8.3.2 to help orient yourself in finding the best Key Filter to use to trigger the gate.

  • Page 130: Equalizers

    Equalizers 8.3 The StudioLive 24.4.2 is equipped with a 4-band parametric equalizer on every input and output bus. Here’s a brief explanation of how an EQ functions, as well as some charts to help you navigate the frequency ranges of various instruments so you can quickly choose the best EQ settings for your recordings and live mixes and to help you get the most out of your StudioLive.
  • Page 131 Graphic EQ The StudioLive 24.4.2 features 4 stereo, 31-band, graphic EQs that can be inserted on a variety of buses. (See Section 5.3 for details.) A graphic EQ is a multiband equalizer that uses sliders to adjust the amplitude for each frequency band. It gets its name from the positions of the sliders, which graphically display the resulting frequency-response curve.

  • Page 132: Equalization Settings: How To Find The Best And Leave The Rest

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Tutorials ™ Equalizers Low Mids (250 Hz to 2 kHz). In general, you will want to emphasize the lower portion of this range and deemphasize the upper portion. Boosting the range from 250 Hz to 500 Hz will accent ambience in the studio and will add clarity to bass and lower frequency instruments.
  • Page 133 Owner’s Manual Tutorials Equalizers 8.3 end and a sharp attack. If every instrument is EQ’d to have the same effect, it will lose its identity in the mix. Your goal is not individual perfection, it is perfection in unity. • Step away from the mix. Your ears get fatigued, just like the rest of you.
  • Page 134 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Tutorials ™ Equalizers Table 1 Instrument What to Cut Why to Cut What to Boost Why to Boost Human Voice 7 kHz Sibilance 8 kHz Big sound 2 kHz Shrill 3 kHz and above Clarity 1 kHz...

  • Page 135: General Eq Suggestions

    Owner’s Manual Tutorials Equalizers 8.3 Table 2 8.3.3 General EQ Suggestions Included with your StudioLive is a library of Channel Strip presets. Section 4.1.6 discusses how to load these presets onto a channel or bus and how to create your own presets. For an idea of where to start, check out the following generic EQ settings for several different instruments.
  • Page 136 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Tutorials ™ Equalizers Rock Female Vocals LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID ON/OFF SHELF FREQ (Hz) GAIN ON/OFF FREQ (Hz) GAIN HIGH MID HI MID HIGH MID HIGH MID HIGH ON/ HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH...
  • Page 137 Owner’s Manual Tutorials Equalizers 8.3 Kick Drum LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID ON/OFF SHELF FREQ (Hz) GAIN ON/OFF FREQ (Hz) GAIN HIGH MID HI MID HIGH MID HIGH MID HIGH ON/ HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH ON/OFF FREQ (kHz) GAIN SHELF FREQ (kHz)

  • Page 138: Subgroup Mixing

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Tutorials ™ Subgroup Mixing Subgroup Mixing 8.4 A subgroup allows you to combine multiple channels in a single bus so that the overall level for the entire group is controlled by a single fader. In addition to level control, the StudioLive allows you to apply the Fat Channel’s noise gate, limiter, compression, and EQ to the group as a whole, in addition to the processing available for each channel.

  • Page 139: Effects Group

    Subgroup 2’s fader controls the right side The aux bus enables you to create and send auxiliary mixes that are separate from the main and subgroup mixes. The StudioLive 24.4.2 is equipped with 12 aux buses: Auxes 1-10, which have physical output jacks, and EFX A and B, which are the internal effects buses.

  • Page 140: Aux Bus Mixing

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Tutorials ™ Aux Bus Mixing 6. Press the Select button for Subgroup 3 and assign the group to the main output. (Because a delay can increase the signal’s volume quite dramatically, you may want to experiment with the delay at its most intense setting, with EFX A’s output turned up, and use the limiter for Subgroup 3 to keep the level under control.)

  • Page 141: Effects Processing

    Owner’s Manual Tutorials Aux Bus Mixing 8.5 2. By pressing the Select button for Aux 1, you can add dynamics processing and EQ to the overall monitor mix. These are especially useful for eliminating feedback in a monitor. Keep in mind that an EQ can also be used to increase the presence of an instrument by boosting that particular frequency range without necessarily boosting the volume in the mix.
  • Page 142 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Tutorials ™ Aux Bus Mixing 1. In this example, we will use Aux 3 to feed an external effects processor. To begin, connect your external effects processor to your StudioLive, as detailed in the hookup diagram below.

  • Page 143: Digital Effects

    Owner’s Manual Tutorials Digital Effects 8.6 Digital Effects 8.6 The StudioLive includes a stereo effects processor that features the two most common type of effects is use today for live sound: reverb and delay. 8.6.1 Reverb Reverberation or reverb, as it is more commonly known, is perhaps the most widely used effect.

  • Page 144: Delay

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Tutorials ™ Level Setting Procedure in Detail 8.6.2 Delay A delay essentially creates an echo, although you can often use delays to create more complex time-based effects. The source signal is delayed so that it is heard later than it actually occurred.

  • Page 145: The Solo Bus

    Owner’s Manual Tutorials The Solo Bus 8.8 The Solo Bus 8.8 The StudioLive features an independent Solo bus. This feature is extremely useful in setting levels for monitor mixes, dialing in dynamics on each channel, and fixing issues during a live show without interrupting the main mix. The Solo bus has three different modes: AFL (default), PFL, and SIP.

  • Page 146: Destructive Soloing

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Tutorials ™ The Solo Bus 8.8.2 Destructive Soloing Destructive Soloing or Solo in Place (SIP) is a great way to tune each channel’s dynamics individually in live mix situations or do some surgical editing in the studio. SIP mode mutes every Channel and Bus that is not soloed in the main bus (i.e.

  • Page 147: Cascading Two Studiolive 24.4.2S

    StudioLive 24.4.2 function as one 48 channel mixer 8.9.1 Configuring Multiple Units 1. To cascade two StudioLive 24.4.2 to create a standalone system (without a computer), first connect a FireWire cable from the first unit to the second unit.

  • Page 148: Internal Effects Buses

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Tutorials ™ Cascading Two StudioLive 24.4.2s 3 output on the Master unit. If you would like to add Fat Channel dynamics to the overall Aux 3 mix, simply press the Aux 3 Select button on the Master unit and use the Master unit Fat Channel to dial in your dynamics and EQ settings.

  • Page 149: Scene Store And Recall

    Owner’s Manual Tutorials Cascading Two StudioLive 24.4.2s 8.9 8.9.5 Scene Store and Recall Channel Strip presets, Effects presets and mix Scenes are stored and recalled locally on each mixer. However, if you are creating a mix Scene, the name that you create on either of the mixers will be transmitted to the entire chain.

  • Page 150: Technical Information

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Technical Information ™ Specifications Technical Information Specifications 9.1 Microphone Preamp Type XLR Female, balanced Frequency Response to Direct Output (at unity gain) 20-40 kHz, 0 / -0.5 dBu 20-20 kHz, ± 0.5 dBu Frequency Response to Main Output (at unity gain) Input Impedance 1 kΩ...
  • Page 151 Owner’s Manual Technical Information Specifications 9.1 Auxiliary Inputs Type 1/4” TRS Female, balanced (2 stereo pairs) Maximum Input Level +22 dBu Main Outputs Type XLR Male, balanced (stereo pair); 1/4” TRS Female, balanced (stereo pair); XLR Male, balanced (mono) Rated Output Level +24 dBu Output Impedance 10 kΩ...
  • Page 152 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Technical Information ™ Specifications Noise Gate / Expander Threshold Range -84 dB to 0 dB Attack Time 0.5 ms Release Time 0.05s to 2s Expander Attenuation Range Noise Gate Attenuation Range ∞ Compressor Threshold Range -56 dB to 0 dB...
  • Page 153 Owner’s Manual Technical Information Specifications 9.1 Power Connector Input-Voltage Range 90 to 240 VAC (factory-configured for country of destination) Power Requirements (continuous) 100W Physical Length 22.35 inches (568.06 mm) Width (chassis only) 25.5 inches (647.7 mm) Maximum Height 6.90 inches (175.26 mm) Weight 51 Lbs.

  • Page 154: Channel Presets

    9.2 Your StudioLive comes with 50 Fat Channel presets custom designed by professional PreSonus users. These presets can be altered, renamed and overwritten; however, there are 50 additional empty storage locations for you to build your own custom library of channel strip settings.

  • Page 155: Digital Effects Library

    9.3 Your StudioLive contains a library of 50 custom Reverb and Delay presets designed by PreSonus. In addition to these presets, there are 50 free locations for you to build your own custom effects library. The Factory Presets can be altered, renamed, and overwritten.

  • Page 156: Block Diagram

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Technical Information ™ Block Diagram Block Diagram 9.4 Digital Input 1- 16 Input Channel Meter Input Output Gain Channels 1-24 Mic -6 + 65 dB Line -20 +20 dB Phase Channel Insert Equalizer Compressor Limit Gate A/D INPUT...
  • Page 157 Owner’s Manual Technical Information Block Diagram 9.4 Stereo graphic EQs are assignable to Mains, Sub 1-2, 31 Band Graphic Subs 3-4, Aux 1-2, Aux 3-4, Aux 5-6, Equalizer Aux, 7-8, Aux 9-10 Master Bus Master Meter Dig Out TalkBack Mic to Main 31 Band Graphic Equalizer Equalizer...

  • Page 158: Session Data Recall Sheet

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Technical Information Session Data Recall Sheet ™ Old-Fashioned Analog Session Data Recall Sheet StudioLive 24.4.2 Old-Fashioned Analog Session Data Session Data Recall Sheet 9.5 Track Trim Production Notes Track Trim Production Notes Instrument ______________________________ Instrument ______________________________ Mic used Mic used ______________________________...
  • Page 159 Owner’s Manual Technical Information Old-fashioned Analog Data Recall Sheet 9.5 Recall Sheet (print out on US tabloid or Euro A3 paper or 2-page letter size or A4) Artist _ ___________________________Scene ________________________Date __________________ A U X I N P U T S AUX In A SOURCE AUX In B SOURCE Level...

  • Page 160: Troubleshooting And Warranty

    You can get individual technical assistance by calling PreSonus at 225-216-7887, Monday through Friday. between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central time. PreSonus technical support is available via email during the same hours at techsupport@presonus.com.
  • Page 161 This video chipset is only found in PC laptops and is entirely integrated as the computer’s only video controller. PreSonus strongly recommends that users do not purchase a system with this chipset, as there is currently no workaround for this incompatibility.

  • Page 162: Presonus Studiolive 24.4.2 Limited Warranty

    Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. In no event will PreSonus be liable for incidental, consequential, or other damages resulting from the breach of any...
  • Page 163 Serves 20 © 2010 PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. All Rights Reserved, PreSonus, StudioLive, Studio One, Capture, Virtual StudioLive and FireStudio are trademarks of PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. Macintosh is a trademark of 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...
  • Page 164 The back page of the StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Owner’s Manual ™ 7257 Florida Boulevard Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806 USA • 1+ 225.216.7887 www.presonus.com...

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