Hookup; Front-Panel Connections - PRESONUS Studio 2 Owner's Manual

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Hookup

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Front-Panel Connections

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2.1 Front-Panel Connections
Microphone Inputs. Your Studio 2|4 interface is equipped with high-quality
microphone preamplifiers for use with all types of microphones. The Studio
2|4 features XMAX-L solid-state microphone preamps that are optimized for
bus powering.
Both input channels on your Studio 2|4 interface are
equipped with combo jacks. This convenient connector
accepts either a ¼-inch phone plug or an XLR plug.
Instrument / Line-Level Inputs. The ¼-inch connectors on Channels
1 and 2 can be used with passive instruments (guitar, bass, etc.)
or line-level devices (synthesizers, signal processors, etc.).
Please note: As with any audio input device, plugging in a microphone or an instrument,
or turning phantom power on or off, will create a momentary spike in the audio output.
Because of this, we highly recommend that you 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.
48 Volt Phantom Power. The Studio 2|4 provides 48V phantom power for the
microphone inputs. Pressing the 48V button switches phantom power on and off for
all microphone inputs; the button will illuminate in blue when phantom power is
available on the microphone preamplifiers.
WARNING: Phantom power is only required for condenser microphones and
can severely damage some dynamic mics, especially ribbon mics. Therefore,
switch phantom power off when it is not required. Consult the user documentation
that came with your microphone before engaging phantom power.
XLR connector wiring for phantom power:
Pin 1 = GND Pin 2 = +48V Pin 3 = +48V
Input Meters. These LED meters show the input level of the analog inputs on your
Studio 2|4. The red Clip LED will illuminate when your input signal reaches -0.5 dBFS.
At this level, the signal will begin to overload the analog-to-digital converters and
exhibit signs of clipping. Use the gain controls to keep the signal below this level.
Output Meters. These meters display the signal level received from the first two
driver returns (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.
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