Chapter 1: Introduction Pro Tools | PRE™ is designed especially for use • +48V power for condenser microphones ® with Pro Tools systems, but it can also be used as • Balanced Insert points (Send and Return), for a stand-alone microphone preamplifier. When easy integration of outboard gear (such as used with Pro Tools, most PRE features can be compressors or EQs)
System Requirements and Conventions Used in This Compatibility Information Guide When used as a stand-alone microphone preampli- All of our guides use the following conventions to fier, PRE is ready to use. indicate menu choices and key commands: For remote control within Pro Tools, PRE Convention Action requires a qualified Pro Tools system.
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Chapter 2: Hardware Overview and Stand- Alone Operation This chapter describes the Pro Tools | PRE front and back panels, and includes instructions for using its switches, indicators, and connectors for Stand-alone mode operation. To use PRE in Remote mode (remote control of PRE by Pro Tools or a dedicated control surface), see Chapter 3, “Remote Operation.”...
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Remote “Lock-Out” LED The PRE oscillator signal can be routed through the OSC output on the back of the unit or through When lit (green), this LED indicates PRE is in Re- individual channels on the DB-25 connector. mote Lock-Out mode. In this mode, PRE is con- nected to a remote controller (such as Pro Tools or To route the signal to the OSC output: a dedicated device), and the front panel controls...
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Gain/Param Display Clear Clips Switch This three-character, seven-segment LED displays This switch clears Clip indicators on the Peak me- the input gain for the currently selected PRE chan- ter and Signal indicators. nel, or the PRE’s MIDI channel. Peak Hold Switch and LEDs This display can also show the current firmware This switch sets the clip hold action of the SIG me- version of PRE.
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Input Impedance (Represented as Z) When clipping occurs, the LED remains lit or clears, depending on the Peak Hold setting. Clips The Input Z switch sets the input impedance for a can also be manually cleared with the Clear Clip PRE channel to 1.5 k, 15 k, or 1.5 M.
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Insert Switch and LEDs Channel Select Switches and LEDs This switch enables insert points on individual These switches are used to focus one or more chan- channels. When lit (yellow), Insert LEDs indicate nels to adjust their controls. When lit (green), the which channels have their insert point enabled.
Pro Tools | PRE Back Panel Pro Tools | PRE has the following back panel connectors: Mic Inputs 1–8 Line/Inst Inputs 1–8 Oscillator Output Power supply Output Trims 1–8 Send and Return Inserts 1–8 DB-25 Outputs 1–8 MIDI In/Out/Thru connector Pro Tools | PRE back panel Mic Inputs 1–8 DB-25 Outputs 1–8...
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Output Trims 1–8 Oscillator (OSC) Output The output trims are used to individually calibrate This is a balanced 1/4-inch TRS jack that outputs a each channel’s output and send level. fixed oscillator signal (+4 dBu reference signal at approximately 1 kHz) for calibrating the inputs of The output trims are factory-calibrated so that the gear not connected through the DB-25 output.
Verify that phantom power (48V) is disabled. Using Pro Tools | PRE in Press the 48V switch so that the 48V LED is off. Stand-Alone Mode Although phantom power (48V) can be used PRE can be used without Pro Tools as a stand- safely with most microphones, some ribbon alone microphone preamplifier.
The output trims are factory-calibrated so that the If using line inputs with balanced line level clip point of the PRE output amplifier matches the devices, be sure to use balanced to balanced factory-set clip point of HD I/O and 192 I/O ana- cables to maximize performance.
To change a setting with a channel control switch: Adjusting Input Gain Select one or more channels. To set input gain on a channel: Press a channel control switch to change its cur- rent setting. For example, if the 48V LED is off, If the Gain/Param display currently shows a pressing 48V will enable 48V phantom power MIDI channel, press MIDI.
Chapter 3: Remote Operation Installation of PRE remote control in Pro Tools PRE Remote Control in Pro Tools includes: The following PRE front panel controls can be re- • Making audio and MIDI connections to PRE motely controlled in Pro Tools: (See “Connecting Pro Tools | PRE to a •...
MIDI Connections Connecting Pro Tools | PRE to a Pro Tools System The following are basic instructions for connecting your PRE to a MIDI interface for remote control. Audio Connections Before you connect PRE MIDI Ins and Outs, con- nect and configure your MIDI interface according PRE must be physically connected to an audio in- to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Powering Up a Pro Tools System Setting the PRE MIDI Channel In order for Pro Tools to communicate properly To set the global receive/transmit MIDI channel: with audio interfaces and other peripherals, it is On the PRE front panel, press the MIDI Chan important that you start up and shut down your sys- switch so the LED lights.
Enable the appropriate Channels for the Trans- Configuring MIDI Studio in options. mits Receives AMS for Pro Tools | PRE Click and close the Properties window. Apply (Mac Only) Connect the PRE icon to the correct port on the The following are basic instructions for configur- MIDI interface icon: ing PRE in the Apple Audio MIDI Setup applica- •...
Configuring MIDI Studio Configuring Pro Tools Setup for Pro Tools | PRE Software for Pro Tools | PRE (Windows Only) Once PRE has been configured in AMS or MSS, it can be declared in the Pro Tools Peripherals dialog The following are basic instructions for configur- and mapped in the I/O Setup dialog, in order to es- ing PRE in MIDI Studio Setup (MSS).
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Click Reset to return PRE parameters to From the pop-up menu, choose the Reset Send To their defaults. Resetting takes place immediately; destination port for the connected PRE and you do not need to click OK to reset parameters. MIDI channel to transmit data. Again, be sure you choose the correct MIDI channel in multi- Select this option to re- Retain Current Settings...
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to, the PRE controls (identified as Mic Preamps) To map channels: appear on top of the channel strip, giving you audio Choose and click the Setup > I/O Mic Preamps and control. Make sure that Display > Mix Windows tab. Shows >...
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Channel Shuffling • Select multiple PRE paths by Shift-clicking the desired path names. If the destination channel is already occupied, Click moving a signal from right to left results in a shuf- Default fle of other signals after the new destination chan- Active and Inactive Paths nel.
Mic Preamp Paths Mic Preamps in Pro Tools Edit and Mix Windows When audio tracks or Auxiliary Inputs are created, their mono, stereo, or multichannel format is de- After you create a new track and set the track input fined. This format determines the Mic Preamp be- to an analog input that the PRE output channel is havior.
Viewing Mic Preamp Controls Mic Preamp Controls in Pro Tools The Mic Preamps view provides all the essential controls for a PRE channel in the Mix and Edit windows. Source and Mic Pre window Impedance Source and Input Impedance Selector Phase Clicking the up/down arrows in the Mic Preamp Insert...
Pad Button and LED Mic Preamp Window This button applies an input pad to individual The Mic Preamp window provides all the essential channels to reduce input sensitivity by 18 dB. PRE controls, plus a gain fader and access to the Insert Button channel strip Input Selector, as an alternative to Mix and Edit window views.
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Mic Preamp Window Controls Standard Controls Mic Preamp windows provide standard selectors Refer to “Mic Preamp Controls” on page 24 for a for PRE controls and other controls in the top area description of Mic Preamp view controls that are of the window.
Adjusting Mic Preamp Mic Preamp Remote Control Controls with Control Surfaces Pro Tools systems configured with PRE remote To adjust a control on a single channel: control and a supported control surface can use the Choose View > Mix Window Views > Mic Pre- control surface to control one or more Mic Pre- amps amps in Pro Tools.
Chapter 4: Specifications 0 dB to +69 dB, in approximately Gain Range 3 dB steps. With Pad enabled, –18 to +51 dB. 1.5k ohm (low imped- Input Impedance (Input Z): ance); 15k ohm (mid impedance); 1.5M ohm (high impedance) Frequency Response: ±0.1 dB;...
Chapter 5: Pinout Diagram for the PRE DB-25 Connector DB-25 Connector Figure 1. DB-25 Connector pinouts Chapter 5: Pinout Diagram for the PRE DB-25 Connector...
Chapter 6: MIDI Controller Numbers If you do not have a Pro Tools Control Surface, All values are in hexadecimal format and may need you can use a third-party MIDI control surface to to be converted to decimal for some MIDI devices. control PRE in Pro Tools.
第 章: 仕様 0 dB to +69 dB, in approxi- – 3 d B @ 8 5 H z mately 3 dB steps.With Pad enabled, –18 18 dB/octave to +51 dB. 1.5k ohm Input Z (low impedance); 15k ohm (mid impedance); 1.5M ohm (high impedance) ±0.1 dB;...
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