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PRESONUS LIMITED WARRANTY PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc. warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original retail purchase. This warranty is enforceable only by the original retail purchaser. To be protected by this warranty, the purchaser must complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 14 days of purchase.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 OVERVIEW 1.1 Introduction ... 1 1.2 Features ... 2 1.3 What is in the Box ... 3 2 OPERATION 2.1 Quick Start Up ... 4 2.2 Sample Hook Up Diagram ... 6 3 CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS 3.1 Front Panel Layout ...
We suggest you use this manual to familiarize yourself with the features, applications and correct connection procedure for your HP60 before trying to connect it to your computer. This will hopefully alleviate any unforeseen issues you may encounter during...
A and B inputs, external input volume, mute and mono. The HP60 also features talkback via external XLR microphone. The HP60 is the ultimate headphone amplification system delivering loud and clear headphone mixes for real- world recording situations.
1.3 W WHAT IS IN THE Your HP P60 package e contains th ERVIE he following • PreSon nus HP60 • HP60 U User’s Manu • 6’ Stan ndard IEC P • PreSon nus Warrant ual v1.0 Power Cable ty Card...
2.1 QUICK START GUIDE The goal of the HP60 Quick-Start guide is to help get your HP60 connected to your system as quickly as possible. The following step-by-step instructions are based on a common studio environment. Your actual setup may change based on your needs and applications.
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This also gives you a good, generic point to which you can set an artist’s headphone level before learning their desired listening volume. An alternate method is to set the HP60 to reach its maximum attainable volume. To do this, repeat steps 7-9 with the headphone level fully clockwise. Instead of paying attention to the volume of the headphones, turn the Input level up until just before the signal distorts.
• Input A & Input B. These knobs control the input levels of the Input A and Input B (Mix A & Mix B) inputs on the rear of the chassis into the HP60. These two mixes can be separately mixed together on each headphone output channel.
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS 3.1.2 Headphone Channels: Level Controls • Ext In. The external in knob controls the input level and amount of the on the rear of the chassis for the channel. • Mono. When the Mono button is pressed, the input –...
Headphone Channels, Talkback and Inputs A & B. 3.2.1 Power Power. The Power switch turns the HP60 on and off. The ‘ | ’ down is the ON position. IEC Power Input. The HP60’s power input connection accepts a standard IEC plug and is rated for either 100-120 VAC or 220-230 VAC, depending upon the country it is purchased in.
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS 3.2.2 Headphone Channels: Rear Connections • Stereo Ext. In. The Stereo External In jack accepts a stereo ¼” TRS plug and is used for connecting a third, channel-specific Mix. This is commonly used for a direct input of the artist’s instrument – allowing the channel’s a “more me”...
ON / OFF toggle of the External Mic. • MIC. The MIC input accepts a balanced XLR input and is used for connecting a dynamic microphone to be used as the talkback microphone with the HP60’s Talkback Communication System.
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS 3.2.4 Mix Inputs • Left (mono). The Left jack accepts a ¼” balanced TRS plug and is used for the left input of the stereo pair. This jack should be used alone when connecting a mono source as the Mix’s Input. •...
TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4.1 SPECIFICATIONS Audio Inputs Dynamic Microphone Input Type ... XLR Female Balanced Input Impedance ... 1200Ω Maximum Gain ... 50dB Maximum Input Level ... -10dBu Frequency Response ..10Hz to 40kHz, ±1dB Input A & Input B (Left & Right) Type ...
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION Internal Linear Power Supply Type ... IEC Input Voltage Range ... 100-120 VAC or 220-230 VAC (factory set) Power Requirements (continuous) ... 30 Watts Physical Package Type ... 1U Steel and Aluminum Chassis Dimensions ... 19" (W) x 1.75" (H) x 5.5" (D) (48.26cm x 4.45cm x 13.97cm) Weight ...
TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4.2 TROUBLESHOOTING If you experience any problems with your HP60, please try the following before contacting PreSonus Customer Support: 1) Check our Web site at and for troubleshooting techniques specific to the HP60. 2) Power cycle and disconnect / reconnect your HP60 power cable.