PRESONUS Studio 2 Owner's Manual
PRESONUS Studio 2 Owner's Manual

PRESONUS Studio 2 Owner's Manual

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24-Bit, 192 kHz USB 2.0 Audio Interface
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  • Page 1 Studio 2|4 24-Bit, 192 kHz USB 2.0 Audio Interface Owner’s Manual ® English www.presonus.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Universal Control (Windows) — 6 3.1.2 Loopback Recording (Windows only) — 8 Installation for macOS — 9 Using the Studio 2|4 with Popular Audio Applications — 9 Studio One Artist Quick Start — 11 Installation and Authorization — 11 Setting Up Studio One — 12 4.2.1...
  • Page 3: Overview

    Manual de usuario para obtener más instrucciones. 18011 Grand Bay Ct. • Baton Rouge, ©2018 PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The PreSonus logo is a registered trademark of PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. Louisiana 70809 USA• 1-225-216-7887 Studio One is a registered trademark of PreSonus Software, Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
  • Page 4: Companion Presonus Products

    Companion PreSonus Products Companion PreSonus Products Thanks for choosing PreSonus! As a solutions company, we believe the best way to take care of our customers (that’s you) is to ensure that you have the best possible experience from the beginning of your signal chain to the end. To achieve this goal, we’ve prioritized seamless integration throughout every design phase of these...
  • Page 5: Hookup

    (Main Left/Right). These meters have the same range as the input meters and display the signal level before the main output level control. Sync LED. This light indicates if your Studio 2|4 is in sync with your computer. When no sync is available, this light will flash red.
  • Page 6: Back Panel Connections

    Headphone Level. This knob controls the level of the rear panel headphone output. Main. The main knob controls the output level for the main left/right outputs on the back of your Studio 2|4 and has a range of -80 dB to 0 dB. This control provides attenuation only.
  • Page 7: Connection Diagram

    Studio-series interface. Please consult the User’s Manual of your MIDI devices for help with MIDI setup and usage. USB C Port. Use this port to connect your Studio 2|4 to your computer. While the Studio 2|4 connects using USB C, it is fully compatible with USB 2.0 and 3.0 connections.
  • Page 8: Connecting To A Computer

    Installation for Windows Download the Universal Control installer from your My PreSonus account. Connect your Studio 2|4 to an available USB C, 2.0, or 3.0 port and launch the installer. The installer will take you through each step of the installation process.
  • Page 9 If you begin to hear pops, clicks, or distortion in your audio path, try raising the buffer size. Loopback (Windows only). The Studio 2|4 ASIO driver provides two loopback streams to record audio from one application to another.
  • Page 10: Loopback Recording (Windows Only)

    Recording a vocal in real time over a karaoke track played from a web browser or media player. Power User Tip: Because the Studio 2|4 is a class compliant Core Audio device, these virtual streams are not available in macOS. However, there are several third-party applications that provide this functionality in macOS.
  • Page 11: Installation For Macos

    Complete setup instructions for Studio One Artist and a brief tutorial on its features can be found in Section 4 of this manual. However, you can use your Studio 2|4 with any audio-recording application that supports Core Audio or ASIO. Please consult the documentation that came with your audio application for specific instructions on how to select the Studio 2|4 driver as the audio-device driver for your software.
  • Page 12 6. You will be asked if you’d like to relaunch Logic. Click “try (re)launch. ” 7. Your Studio 2|4 features custom I/O labels for faster work flow. To enable these labels for use in Logic, go to Options | Audio | I/O Labels.
  • Page 13: Studio One Artist Quick Start

    Power User Tip: As a valued PreSonus customer, you are eligible for a discount upgrade to Studio One Professional. For more details on the Studio One upgrade program for PreSonus customers, please visit https://shop.presonus.com/products/software/studio-...
  • Page 14: Setting Up Studio One

    Internet when you launch the application for the first time. Power User Tip: You may be prompted to enter your My PreSonus user account information. Clicking “Remember Credentials” will allow you to have immediate access to any content you purchase from the PreSonus Marketplace.
  • Page 15: Configuring Audio Devices

    In the middle of the Start page, you will see the Setup area. Studio One Artist automatically scans your system for all available drivers and selects a driver. By default, it will choose a PreSonus driver if one is available. If you do not see your device listed on the Start page when you launch Studio One, click on the Configure Audio Devices link in the Setup area to open the Options window.
  • Page 16 Make sure you have connected the MIDI Out of your external MIDI controller to a MIDI In on your PreSonus audio interface (if available) or other MIDI interface. If you are using a USB MIDI controller, connect it to your computer and power it on.
  • Page 17 Studio 2|4 Studio One Artist Quick Start Owner’s Manual Setting Up Studio One 3. From the menu on the left, select your MIDI controller from the list of manufacturers and models. If you do not see your MIDI controller listed, select New Keyboard.
  • Page 18 Studio 2|4 Studio One Artist Quick Start Owner’s Manual Setting Up Studio One Setting up an External MIDI Sound Module from the Start Page MIDI instrument controllers (keyboards, MIDI guitars, etc.) send musical information, in the form of MIDI data, to tone modules and virtual instruments, which respond by generating sound as instructed.
  • Page 19: Creating A New Song

    Studio 2|4 Studio One Artist Quick Start Owner’s Manual Creating a New Song 4. In the Send To menu, select the MIDI interface output from which Studio One Artist will send MIDI data to your sound module. Click “OK” and close the External Devices window.
  • Page 20: Configuring Your I/O

    3. From the Inputs tab, you can enable any or all of the inputs on your PreSonus Studio 2|4 that you’d like to have available. We recommend that you create a mono input for each of the inputs on your interface. If you...
  • Page 21: Creating Audio And Instrument

    Studio 2|4 Studio One Artist Quick Start Owner’s Manual Creating a New Song 4. Click on the Outputs tabs to enable any or all of the outputs on your Studio-series audio interface. In the lower right corner, you will see the Audition Select menu.
  • Page 22: Tracks

    4.3.3 Recording an Audio Track 1. To begin recording, create an audio track from the Add Tracks window, set its input to Input 1 on your Studio 2|4, and connect a microphone to the same input. 2. Select Record Enable on the track. Turn up the Input 1 level on your audio interface while speaking/singing into the microphone.
  • Page 23: Adding Virtual Instruments And Effects

    Studio 2|4 Studio One Artist Quick Start Owner’s Manual Creating a New Song 4.3.4 Adding Virtual Instruments and Effects You can add plug-ins and instruments to your Song by dragging-and-dropping them from the browser. You can also drag an effect or group of effects from one channel to another, drag in customized effects chains, and instantly load your favorite virtual-instrument preset without ever scrolling through a menu.
  • Page 24 Studio 2|4 Studio One Artist Quick Start Owner’s Manual Creating a New Song Drag-and-Drop Audio and MIDI Files Audio and MIDI files can be quickly located, auditioned, and imported into your Song by dragging them from the file browser into the Arrange view.
  • Page 25: Technical Information

    Studio 2|4 Technical Information Owner’s Manual Specifications Technical Information Specifications General Sample Rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192 kHz Converter Resolution 24 bit Converter Dynamic Range 108 dB Converter Dynamic Range 108 dB Microphone Inputs Maximum Level +10 dBu (balanced, min gain)
  • Page 26: Warranty Information

    PreSonus-branded products under normal use. This Limited Warranty applies only to hardware products manufactured by or for PreSonus that can be identified by the PreSonus trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to them. Exclusions and Limitations This warranty does not cover the following: 1.
  • Page 27 PreSonus will repair or replace, at our sole and absolute option, products covered by this warranty at no charge for labor or materials. If the product must be shipped to PreSonus for warranty service, the customer must pay the initial shipping charges. PreSonus will pay the return shipping charges.
  • Page 28 How Consumer Law Relates To This Warranty How to Get Warranty Service (outside of USA) 1. You must have an active user account with PreSonus and your hardware must be on file with your account. If you do not have an account, please go to: https://my.presonus.com...
  • Page 29 © 2018 PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. All Rights Reserved. AudioBox, Nimbit, PreSonus, QMix, StudioLive, and XMAX are trademarks or registered trademarks of PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. Capture and Studio One are trademarks or registered trademarks of PreSonus Software Ltd. Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries.
  • Page 30 Studio 2|4 24-Bit, 192 kHz USB 2.0 Audio Interface Owner’s Manual 18011 Grand Bay Ct. • Baton Rouge, ® Louisiana 70809 USA• 1-225-216-7887 Part# 70-12000103-A www.presonus.com...

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