Hook-Up; Rear Panel Connections - PRESONUS STUDIOLIVE 24.4.2 Owner's Manual

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Hook-up

3.1

Rear Panel Connections

Hook-up
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Rear Panel Connections
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Microphone Inputs. Your StudioLive is equipped with 24 PreSonus XMAX
microphone preamplifiers for use with all types of microphones, including
condenser, dynamic, and ribbon mics. (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.
48-volt Phantom Power. The StudioLive provides 48V phantom
power for the microphone input on each channel. This feature can be
individually enabled for each channel using buttons on the top panel.
WARNING: Phantom power is only required for condenser micro phones and
can severely damage dynamic mics, especially ribbon mics. Therefore, switch
phantom power off for all channels where it is not required.
XLR connector wiring for phantom power:
Pin 1 = GND
Pin 2 = +48V
Pin 3 = +48V
Line-level Input. Each channel of the StudioLive has a 1/4-inch, balanced
TRS connection for line-level input. When these inputs are engaged,
the microphone-preamp circuit is bypassed. Typical examples of line-
level connections are synthesizer outputs, CD/DVD-player outputs,
and (with exceptions) signal-processor inputs and outputs.
Please note: As with any mixer, plugging in a microphone or a line-level
input device, or turning phantom power on or off, will create a momentary
spike in the audio output of your StudioLive. Because of this, it is highly
recommended that you mute or turn down the channel trim before changing
connections or turning phantom power on or off. This simple step will add years to
life of your audio equipment.
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