PRESONUS AudioBox 44VSL Quick Start Manual page 14

4 Set your Levels and Record!
4.1 Creating a Monitor Mix Using VSL
Set your Levels and Record!
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Before you begin, there are a few general rules
of thumb that we recommend you follow:
• Always turn both the Main and Phones knobs on the
front panel down before making connections.
• Before plugging or unplugging a microphone or
engaging phantom power, make sure the trim level has
been turned all the way down for that channel.
•
Do not allow your inputs to clip. Watch the clip LEDs; when
these LEDs turn red, they are indicating that the analog-
to-digital converters are being overdriven. Overdriving
the converters will cause digital distortion, which sounds
terrible. The XMAX™ preamps in your AudioBox 44VSL
provide plenty of headroom; take advantage of it.
•
Your studio equipment should be powered on in the following order:
A. Sound sources (keyboards, direct boxes, microphones,
B. AudioBox 44VSL and Computer
C. Power amplifiers or powered monitors
4.1 Creating a Monitor Mix
Included with your AudioBox 44VSL is Virtual StudioLive (VSL).
This powerful piece of software allows you to use your AudioBox
like a 4-channel version of a StudioLive 16.0.2 digital mixer,
giving you access to the same dynamics processing, EQ, and
effects processing on every channel and output. Musicians rely
on aural cues when performing, and their performance can
vary depending on what they hear in their monitors. Adding
just the right amount of compression, EQ, and reverb results
in a better performance and ultimately a better recording.
Getting Your AudioBox 44VSL Ready
1. Turn all the knobs on your AudioBox all
the way counter-clockwise.
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etc.) connected to the AudioBox inputs
When it's time to power down, your system
should be turned off in the reverse order.
Now that you know what not to do, let's get some audio going!
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