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  • Page 1 Professional dynamic USB mic for recording and streaming vocalists, podcasters, and more. Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.2.5 Using Revelator Dynamic for OBS 3.2.6 Using Revelator Dynamic on Chromebook 3.2.7 Using Revelator Dynamic with Zoom on Chromebook 3.2.8 Using Revelator Dynamic with Google Meet on Chromebook 3.2.9 Using Revelator Dynamic with iOS/iPadOS devices 3.2.10 Using Revelator Dynamic with Android devices Presets, Fat Channel, and Voice Effects 4.1 Preset Management...
  • Page 3 4.1.1 Changing Preset Button Slots 4.1.2 Storing New Presets 4.1.3 Exporting/Importing Presets 4.1.4 Scenes - Save and Recall Fat Channel and Voice Effects 5.1 Fat Channel and Voice FX 5.1.1 High Pass Filter (HPF) 5.1.2 Gate 5.1.3 Compressor (Comp) 5.1.4 Equalizer (EQ) 5.1.5 Limiter 5.1.6 Voice FX 5.2 Reverb...
  • Page 4 8.4 Creating a New Song Configuring Your I/O Creating Audio and Instrument Tracks 10.0.1 Recording an Audio Track 10.0.2 Adding Virtual Instruments and Effects Resources 11.1 Gain Staging 101: Begin at the Beginning 11.2 Microphone Tips and Tricks 11.2.1 Handling Noise 11.2.2 How Close is Too Close? 11.2.3 Problematic Pronunciation 11.2.4 Putting it All Together...

  • Page 5: Overview

    Throughout this manual you will find Power User Tips. These tips and tricks will help you to become a Revelator Dynamic expert—as well as help you to better understand audio terminology, so you can get the most from your purchase and get the best sound quality possible.
  • Page 6 PTS-1 extendable desktop mic stand. 2M USB-C®-to-USB-A Cable. Use this to connect your Revelator Dynamic to a USB port on your computer or a powered USB hub. Power User Tip: If your computer only has USB-C ports, you will need to purchase a standard USB-C cable, or use an extra one you might have handy.

  • Page 7: What Is In Your Mypresonus Account

    2. Fill in the form with the required information. Make sure to verify that you are, in fact, human and agree to our PreSonus Terms of Use. If you’d like to receive occasional emails about promotions and new video content, check that box now as well.
  • Page 8 3. Click “Save.” 4. Click “Go to MyPreSonus” to log into your shiny new MyPreSonus account. 5. Click “Register a Product.” 1.3.1   Step 1: Register Revelator Dynamic...

  • Page 9: Step 2: Download And Install Universal Control

    6. In the pop-up menu, click on the Hardware tab. 7. Select your purchase date and enter your Revelator Dynamic Serial Number. You can find your serial number on the bottom of your microphone as well as on your Quick Start Guide.

  • Page 10: Step 3: Download And Install Studio One Artist (Optional)

    1. From the Revelator Dynamic product listing in MyPreSonus, locate Studio One Artist from the product listing. Quick links to every digital product that comes with your Revelator Dynamic will be lis- ted here. Click the “Download Installer” button at the bottom of the Studio One Artist listing. MyPreSo- nus will scan your computer and present the correct installer for your operating system.
  • Page 11 3. Locate Studio One in your Applications and launch it. When Studio One is launched for the first time on your computer, it will communicate with your My.PreSonus account and verify your registration. To ensure a seamless authorization process, make sure to download your installer to the computer on which you will be using it, and be sure that your computer is connected to the Internet when you launch the application for the first time.

  • Page 12: Step 4: Download And Install Studio Magic (Optional)

    1.3.4 Step 4: Download and Install Studio Magic (Optional) From the Revelator Dynamic product listing in MyPreSonus, you will also find a complete list with links to all the Studio Magic products that came with your Revelator Dynamic registration. Click on the “View More Details”...
  • Page 13 1.3.4   Step 4: Download and Install Studio Magic (Optional)

  • Page 14: Connections And Controls

    Connections and Controls Basic hookup All the connections you need for your Revelator Dynamic are located on the bottom of the microphone. USB-C® Compatible Connection. Use this port to connect your Revelator Dynamic to your computer. While the Revelator Dynamic’s onboard connection is USB Type C, it is fully compatible with USB Type A 2.0 and 3.0 connections.

  • Page 15: Standalone Controls

    Universal Control to customize your Revelator Dynamic to your application and needs. The most important thing to remember is that the Volume control on your Revelator Dynamic can be used to set your mic level, adjust your headphone volume, and blend your mix between your input signal and the playback from your computer.

  • Page 16: Setting The Microphone Level

    2.2.1 Setting the Microphone Level To set your Revelator Dynamic’s input level, press and hold the Monitor button. The Volume knob will turn green, letting you know that it is now controlling the microphone level. Power User Tip: If your input level is too loud, the Volume knob will flash red. This means that your input signal is “clipping,”...

  • Page 17: Setting Headphone Level

    2.2.2 Setting Headphone level By default, the Volume knob on your Revelator Dynamic controls the output level of your headphones. While in its default state, the knob will be unlit. Press the knob to mute the mic. The knob will turn red while your mic is muted.

  • Page 18: Selecting Presets

    You’ll also find an additional eight preset slots to create your own. You can choose any four of these 16 total presets to be accessible directly from the Preset button on your Revelator Dynamic. See the Pre- sets and Scenes section for information on creating and storing presets.

  • Page 19: Attaching Revelator Dynamic To A Stand

    (or other) mic stand. 2.2.6 Removing Revelator Dynamic from its yoke Revelator Dynamic can be removed from its yoke for comfortable handheld use or for mounting to a 1/4”-20 mic stand mount. To remove the yoke, loosen the adjuster on the left side of Revelator Dynamic by turning it counter-clockwise until the yoke is easily slid out of the mic.

  • Page 20: Universal Control

    Universal Control The Revelator Dynamic is so much more than a great-sounding USB microphone, and the secret to its advanced features and mixing capability is unlocked with Universal Control. Before proceeding, please make sure you have followed the instructions in...

  • Page 21: Launch Window Menu Items

    64 to 8,192 samples. Lowering the buffer size will lower latency, which is the amount of time it takes for your audio to go from Revelator Dynamic to the computer and back to your ears; however, this will also increase performance demands on your computer. In general, you will want to set the buffer size as low as your system can safely support.
  • Page 22 Close All Devices. Closes all open control windows. Sign Out. Signs out of your My.PreSonus user account. Check for Updates... Connects to your My.PreSonus user account to check for updates for Univer- sal Control. Transfers. Displays recent downloads from your My.PreSonus user account.

  • Page 23: Using Your Revelator Dynamic With Popular Applications

    3.2.1 Using Revelator Dynamic for System Audio The easiest way to make your Revelator Dynamic seen by just about any application on your computer is to set it up as the default sound source for your computer. Not only will this prompt most video con- ferencing and streaming applications to look for Revelator Dynamic, it will also set your default Internet browser to use Revelator Dynamic as well.
  • Page 24 Spotify and Apple Music to the headphone output on your new microphone. If you do not want to use your microphone this way, it is best to configure Revelator Dynamic as the audio I/O only for the applications for which you want to use it.
  • Page 25 3. Click on the Outputs tab and select Revelator Dynamic from the device list. This will route all audio from your computer to the headphone output on your Revelator Dynamic. 4. Click on the Inputs tab and select Revelator Dynamic from the device list. This will set your Revelator Dynamic microphone as the input source for your computer.
  • Page 26 Your Revelator Dynamic is ready to use! Windows 1. Click on start icon in lower left corner 2. Click on Settings gear icon 3. Click on System 3.2.1   Using Revelator Dynamic for System Audio...
  • Page 27 4. Click on Sound 5. Click on “Choose your Output Device” and choose Playback L/R (Revelator Dynamic) 3.2.1   Using Revelator Dynamic for System Audio...

  • Page 28: Using Revelator Dynamic For Skype

    3. Under Speakers, select “Revelator Dynamic.” This will route the audio from your Skype call to the headphone output on your Revelator Dynamic. Power User Tip: If you would like to record your Skype call, select Revelator Dynamic Stream Mix A or 3.2.2   Using Revelator Dynamic for Skype...

  • Page 29: Using Revelator Dynamic For Zoom

    Revelator Dynamic Stream Mix B from the Speaker menu. See the Mixing and Loopback Audio section for more. 3.2.3 Using Revelator Dynamic for Zoom 1. Launch Zoom, and click the cog wheel icon to enter Zoom Preferences. 2. Click the “Audio” tab.
  • Page 30 Power User Tip: When this option is selected, the sliders in Zoom will not have any effect on the Speaker out- put or Microphone Input gain, as these are controlled by the Revelator Dynamic itself—either by the on-board controls and/or through the Universal Control software.
  • Page 31 Power User Tip: When this option is selected, the sliders in Zoom will not have any effect on the Speaker out- put or Microphone Input gain, as these are controlled by the Revelator Dynamic itself—either by the on-board controls and/or through the Universal Control software. Mac users will see that the sliders do not move and will snap back to the zero position indicating that these controls in Zoom are disabled.
  • Page 32 2. In Zoom’s Advanced Audio settings menu, please ensure Echo Cancellation is set to Auto. If you need to switch your audio device to Revelator Dynamic while in a meeting, select the arrow next to the Mute Button to select your audio device list.
  • Page 33 Revelator Dynamic in Single Mode will see Revelator Dynamic appear in Zoom’s Microphone and Speaker selections as follows: 3.2.3   Using Revelator Dynamic for Zoom...
  • Page 34 All Windows users and Mac users running Revelator Dynamic in Multi Mode will see Revelator Dynamic appear in a list similar to this: 3.2.3   Using Revelator Dynamic for Zoom...

  • Page 35: Using Revelator Dynamic For Google Meets

    3.2.4 Using Revelator Dynamic for Google Meets Open Google Meet, and click on the vertical dots in the lower right corner of the Google Meet window. In the pop-up menu, choose “Settings” by the cog icon. 3.2.4   Using Revelator Dynamic for Google Meets...
  • Page 36 Google Meet’s Audio menu will be highlighted by default. If Revelator Dynamic is not already selected, click the down arrow under Microphone and Speakers and click on “Revelator Dynamic.” Mac Users running Revelator Dynamic in Single Mode will see one instance of Revelator Dynamic shown as follows: 3.2.4   Using Revelator Dynamic for Google Meets...

  • Page 37: Using Revelator Dynamic For Obs

    There is a chance that the next time you open Google Meet that it may default to a different audio device without notifying you. Be sure to check your audio settings to make sure Revelator Dynamic is selected. PreSo- nus has no control over how this device selection works.
  • Page 38 For example, if you would like the audio output from your Skype call to be available on Auxiliary Audio 2, you would set “Revelator Dynamic Stream Mix A” as both the Speaker output for Skype and the source for Auxiliary Audio 2. Please see the...

  • Page 39: Using Revelator Dynamic On Chromebook

    3.2.6 Using Revelator Dynamic on Chromebook While Chromebooks are compatible with Revelator Dynamic, there is no way to run Universal Control for advanced editing of the settings or effects presets beyond what is directly accessible on the microphone itself. That said, Audio setup in Google Chromebooks is very simple.

  • Page 40: Using Revelator Dynamic With Google Meet On Chromebook

    5. Ensure that the box labeled “Automatically adjust microphone volume” is not checked. You can adjust both Input gain and speaker playback volume on the Revelator Dynamic manually. There are no other advanced menu options as found in the Mac / Windows versions of Zoom.
  • Page 41 3. Click on the Settings Cog icon. Google Meet’s Audio menu will be highlighted by default. If Revelator Dynamic is not already selected, click the down arrow under Microphone and Speakers and click on “Revelator Dynamic.” 3.2.8   Using Revelator Dynamic with Google Meet on Chromebook...

  • Page 42: Using Revelator Dynamic With Ios/Ipados Devices

    There is a chance that the next time you open Google Meet that it may choose a different audio device without notifying you. Be sure to check your audio settings to make sure Revelator Dynamic is selected. PreSonus has no control over how this device selection works.

  • Page 43: Using Revelator Dynamic With Android Devices

    3.2.10 Using Revelator Dynamic with Android devices Revelator Dynamic works great when connected directly to Android devices. If you find your Android device doesn’t provide enough power, an externally-powered USB hub can be connected to your Android device to provide additional power to your Revelator Dynamic.

  • Page 44: Presets, Fat Channel, And Voice Effects

    Presets, Fat Channel, and Voice Effects Preset Management Your Revelator Dynamic can access 4 presets using the Preset button... but there are 4 more presets cre- ated by PreSonus for you to enjoy—plus another 8 preset slots for you to create custom presets. These 16 presets are all available from Universal Control.

  • Page 45: Changing Preset Button Slots

    2. Preset Slots 1-4. This corresponds to the four Preset slots on your Revelator Dynamic. These are the presets that are available from the Preset button. You can choose to keep the factory presets or change them as you see fit.
  • Page 46 1. From the Preset Slot list, select “Broadcast Light.” 2. Click on the drop-down menu and select “Delay” from the list. 3. “Delay” is now the preset stored in this slot. 4.1.1   Changing Preset Button Slots...
  • Page 47 That’s it! 4.1.1   Changing Preset Button Slots...

  • Page 48: Storing New Presets

    4.1.2 Storing New Presets We’re going to get into all the Fat Channel settings in the next section (Fat Channel and Voice Effects), but while we’re here, let’s talk about storing new Presets. To store a new preset to one of the 8 User Slots: 1.
  • Page 49 3. Enter the name you’d like to use. 4. Click Store. 4.1.2   Storing New Presets...

  • Page 50: Exporting/Importing Presets

    Revelator Dynamic with a device that doesn’t run Universal Control—for example, a Chromebook, iPad, or a camera with an audio input. You can Import and Export Presets from Universal Control to Revelator Dynamic and vice-versa. This way, you can build a wide inventory of presets to use for many different applications—and always make sure you have them ready for whatever task comes your way.
  • Page 51 To find where the exported Preset has been stored on your computer, right-click on it and choose Show in Finder (Mac) or Show in Explorer (Windows). Have fun sharing this file for use by other Revelator Dynamic users! 4.1.3   Exporting/Importing Presets...
  • Page 52 To Import a new preset to one of the 8 User Slots: 1. Click on the desired Preset in the Local Presets list. 2. Click on the left arrow to load the Preset into a Device Preset slot. 4.1.3   Exporting/Importing Presets...

  • Page 53: Scenes - Save And Recall

    4.1.4 Scenes - Save and Recall Scenes allow you to store all of the Revelator Dynamic’s settings for recall at a later time. This is useful for if you have various projects that require specific settings—you won’t have to set up every little detail of your Revelator Dynamic every time you change projects! For example, you might have a podcasting setup with a preset for your frequent guest, and also have a setup you like for recording acoustic guitar.

  • Page 54: Fat Channel And Voice Effects

    Fat Channel and Voice Effects Fat Channel and Voice FX The Fat Channel provides essential vocal processing tools to sculpt your sound, as well as Voice FX sec- tion to warp, distort, and bounce it around. These are the effects that are stored with a preset. A ded- icated Reverb processor is also available, but it is important to note that Reverb is not stored with a Preset.

  • Page 55: Gate

    specified point, letting the frequencies above that point pass through unchanged. This filter can be handy when you want to reduce the “boominess” or “muddiness” of a vocal and improve the overall clarity. Choose between 40 Hz, 80 Hz, and 160 Hz. Power User Tip: When looking at frequency ranges in audio, it’s important to know that the smaller the number, the lower the frequency is.

  • Page 56: Compressor (Comp)

    Ready to build your own gate? See the Advanced Features and Customization Tools section for advanced Noise Gate controls. 5.1.3 Compressor (Comp) Audio signals have very wide peak-to-average signal-level ratios (sometimes referred to as dynamic range) which is the difference between the loudest level and the softest level. This can create problems when you’re setting input levels because when enough gain (or volume) is applied to capture the softest level at its best, one cough, laugh, or excited moment can overload the input, resulting in distortion…...

  • Page 57: Equalizer (Eq)

    “s” sound entirely, rather, it’s intended purpose is to level it out so that it’s even with the rest of the consonants. In other words, you’ll still sound like you. For more advanced compression controls and to learn about the different compressor models onboard your Revelator Dynamic, see the Advanced Features and Customization Tools section. 5.1.4 Equalizer (EQ) An equalizer, or EQ, is a filter that allows you to adjust the volume level of a frequency or range of fre- quencies within an audio signal.

  • Page 58: Limiter

    EQs are entirely dependent on the frequency of the source, your ears are your best tool in finding the right sound for your voice. Like the Compressor, Revelator Dynamic offers advanced controls and several EQ models to choose from when you’re ready to dive deeper. See the Advanced Features and Customization Tools section Advanced EQ Controls.

  • Page 59: Voice Fx

    Choose between Low, Moderate, and High. Low will provide the least amount of limiting, High will provide the most. Ready to dial in a customized Limiter setting? See the Advanced Features and Customization Tools sec- tion for advanced Limiter controls. 5.1.6 Voice FX Need an effect for your Sci-Fi podcast? Want to add a little spookiness to your Halloween stream? Voice FX are here to give you fun, fantastical effects for your audio.

  • Page 60: Reverb

    The Reverb in Revelator Dynamic is independent of your presets, so you can use the same Reverb set- ting on any preset you like.
  • Page 61 moment when the first reflections become audible. Power User Tip: Imagine you’re on a stage in a large music hall. You stand on the very edge of the stage and shout “Hello world!” toward the center of the hall. There will be a brief pause before you hear the first noticeable reflections of your voice, because the sound waves can travel much further before encountering a surface and bouncing back.

  • Page 62: Mixing And Loopback Audio

    Gameplay audio and your mic at the same time quick and easy. Best of all, the Revelator Dynamic’s mixer makes it easy to monitor any mix you create, so you can record and stream with confidence, knowing that what you’re hearing is exactly what your audience will be listening to as well.

  • Page 63: Mixer Controls

    4. Clip Light. This light will illuminate red when the input signal is too loud and clipping. If your input sig- nal clips, it will overload the Revelator Dynamic’s analog-to-digital converters, causing digital dis- tortion. This sounds terrible. If you record a signal with digital distortion, there is no undoing it or fixing it.

  • Page 64: Main Output Controls And Mix Selection

    This lets you listen to your performance in real-time without any latency (delay). Stream Mix A. This is the mix that will be routed to the Revelator Dynamic Stream Mix A Device. Stream Mix B. This is the mix that will be routed to the Revelator Dynamic Stream Mix B Device.
  • Page 65 Main, Stream Mix A, and Stream Mix B. 3. Main. Click on this tab to bring up the mix for the Revelator Dynamic Device. 4. Stream Mix A. Click on this tab to bring up the mix for the Revelator Dynamic Stream Mix A Output stream.

  • Page 66: Feedback Loops Are Bad

    Feedback Loops are Bad While loopback audio and the Revelator Dynamic mixer makes it really easy to mix and record the sound of one piece of software into another, there is also the potential to send the output of a software applic- ation back into itself and create what is known as a “feedback loop.”...

  • Page 67: Advanced Features And Customization Tools

    1. Reset All. Click this button to reset your Revelator Dynamic to its factory default state. 2. Fat Channel on USB Stream Outputs. By default, your Revelator Dynamic will record audio just as you hear it in your headphones, complete with the Fat Channel preset. If you would like to record only the raw unprocessed audio, but still listen to the presets while you record, disable “Fat Channel on...

  • Page 68: Advanced Fat Channel And Voice Effects Controls

    When One or Two Preset Button Mode is engaged, you will only see the respective number of pre- sets in the Revelator Dynamic mixer as well; note the unused presets are greyed out. Note that in single Preset slot mode, the Preset button on Revelator Dynamic will toggle between the loaded pre- set and bypass.
  • Page 69 To edit any of the effects, click on the name of the desired processor from the tabs at the top of the screen. This will bring its controls into focus. 7.2    Advanced Fat Channel and Voice Effects Controls...

  • Page 70: High Pass Filter

    7.2.1 High Pass Filter Use this control to set the High-Pass Filter frequency threshold for the selected Channel or Output Bus. The filter’s threshold can be set from 24 Hz to 1 kHz. When the threshold is set to its lowest point, the fil- ter is off.

  • Page 71: Noise Gate

    7.2.2 Noise Gate 1. On/Off. Turns the Noise Gate on or off in the signal chain. 2. Threshold. Sets the signal level that bisects the signals you wish to keep from the signals you want to attenuate. Signals below this level are attenuated according to the setting of the Range parameter. Signals above this level pass through unaffected.

  • Page 72: Compressor

    As previously mentioned, a compressor is a dynamics processor that reduces the dynamic range of a sig- nal by attenuating it by a set ratio when it exceeds a defined threshold. Your Revelator Dynamic is equipped with three compressor models from which to choose: Standard, Tube, and FET.
  • Page 73 Standard Compressor 1. On/Off. Turns the Compressor on or off in the signal chain. 2. Threshold. Sets the level above which the compressor begins to attenuate the signal. 3. Ratio. Sets the relationship between the amount a signal goes above the threshold, and the amount it is attenuated.
  • Page 74 Tube Leveling Amplifier 1. On/Off. Turns the Compressor on or off in the signal chain. 2. Gain. Sets input gain to the compressor. Because this type of compressor operates in a different way than a standard compressor, much of the way that it affects signals is based on the input level. Try dif- ferent settings to see what suits your needs.

  • Page 75: Changing The Signal Chain

    You can boost or cut the level of ranges of frequencies, to make corrective or cre- ative changes to the signal. Like the compressor, your Revelator Dynamic is equipped with three EQ models from which to choose: Standard, Passive, and Vintage.
  • Page 76 Standard EQ 1. On/Off. Turns the EQ on or off in the signal chain. 2. Frequency. This control sets the center frequency at which signals are boosted or cut for the cur- rently selected band. 3. Gain. Sets the amount by which the selected frequency will be boosted or cut. 4.
  • Page 77 band. 10. High Shelf On/Off. Enables/disables the high shelf EQ. When the Shelf button is not engaged, the High band is a parametric EQ. Enabling the Shelf button turns the High band into a high shelving EQ that alters, by a fixed amount, a band of high frequencies at and above a user-selected shelving fre- quency.

  • Page 78: Limiter

    The Limiter ratio is ∞:1. 7.2.7 Voice FX Your Revelator Dynamic is equipped with six Voice FX processors that can make your voice sound eth- ereal, otherworldly, or just plain weird… your choice! This section will go through each effect in detail.
  • Page 79 To enable/disable the Voice FX of your choice, use the power button in the Voice tab. Doubler The Doubler will enhance your voice with a natural doubling effect that will add richness and depth with just a hint of reverb. 1.
  • Page 80 1. Tune. Sets the amount your voice will be lowered. 2. Wet/Dry. Blends the affected sound with the dry sound of your voice. Set to 100% to only hear the processed sound. Set to 0% to only hear the dry sound. Vocoder Think of a vocoder as a “talking synthesizer.”...
  • Page 81 Ring Modulator A Ring Modulator basically takes two separate signals (your voice and an oscillator) and creates a new signal that is made up of the sum and differences of the original sources. All of this is a fancy way of say- ing: it makes you sound like a robot.
  • Page 82 1. Tune: Adjusts the pitch of the affected signal from high to low. 2. Damping: Adjusts the amount of high-frequency content sent through feedback (4.) in the affected signal. 3. Wet/Dry: Blends the affected (“wet”) sound with the un-affected, (“dry”) sound of your voice. Set to 100% to only hear only the processed sound.
  • Page 83 1. Time. This is the time (in milliseconds) between the source signal and its echo. The simplest delay effect is a single repeat. A short delay between 30 and 100 ms can be used to create slap-back echo, while longer delay times produce a more distant echo. 2.

  • Page 84: Studio One Artist Quick Start

    Power User Tip: As a valued PreSonus customer, you are eligible for a discount upgrade to Studio One Pro- fessional. For more details on the Studio One upgrade program for PreSonus customers, please visit https://shop.presonus.com/products/software/studio-one-prods.
  • Page 85 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 “Remem- ber Credentials” will allow you to have immediate access to any content you purchase from the PreSonus Mar- ketplace.

  • Page 86: Setting Up Studio One Artist

    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.

  • Page 87: Configuring Midi Devices

    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. In the Options window, click on the Audio Setup tab and select your device driver from the pull-down. Configuring MIDI Devices From the External Devices window in Studio One Artist, you can configure your MIDI keyboard controller, sound modules, and control surfaces.
  • Page 88 If you are using a third-party MIDI interface or USB MIDI-controller keyboard, you must install any required drivers for these devices before beginning this section. Please consult the documentation that came with your MIDI hardware for complete installation instructions. If you do not have any MIDI devices, please skip this section. Setting up an External MIDI Keyboard Controller from the Start Page A MIDI keyboard controller is a hardware device that is generally used for playing and controlling other MIDI devices, virtual instruments, and software parameters.
  • Page 89 Click the Add button. This will launch the Add Device window. 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. At this point, you can customize the name of your keyboard by entering the manufacturer and device names.
  • Page 90 You must specify which MIDI channels will be used to communicate with this keyboard. For most pur- poses, you should select all MIDI channels. If you are unsure of which MIDI channels to choose, select all 16. Studio One allows you to filter out specific control functions. If you would like Studio One to ignore Aftertouch, Pitch Bend, Program Change, or all CC messages, enable filtering for any or all of these messages.

  • Page 91: Creating A New Song

    Select your device in the menu on the left. If your device is not listed, select New Instrument. At this point you can customize the name of your keyboard by entering the manufacturer and device names. Specify which MIDI channels will be used to communicate with this sound module. For most pur- poses, you should select all MIDI channels.
  • Page 92 In the New Song window, name your Song and choose the directory in which you’d like it saved. You’ll notice a list of templates on the left. These templates provide quick setups for a variety of devices and recording situations. The section will describe creating a Song from an empty session. Power User Tip: If you plan to import loops into your Song, make sure that the Stretch Audio Files to Song Tempo option is selected.

  • Page 93: Configuring Your I/O

    Inputs that you’d like to have available. We recommend you create a mono input using Input 1 of your Revelator Dynamic and two Stereo Inputs; one for Mix B L/R and another for Mix C L/R. These cor- respond to Virtual A and Virtual B respectively.
  • Page 94 4. Click on the Outputs tabs to enable any or all of the outputs on your Revelator Dynamic. In the lower right corner, you will see the Audition Select menu. This allows you to choose the output from which you will audition audio files prior to importing them into Studio One Artist. In general, you will want this to be the main output bus.
  • Page 95 Power User Tip: If you would like this I/O configuration to be the same every time you open Studio One, click the Make Default button. Configuring Your I/O...

  • Page 96: Creating Audio And Instrument Tracks

    Creating Audio and Instrument Tracks In the upper left corner of the Arrange window, you will notice several buttons. The button furthest to the right is the Add Tracks button. Click on this button to open the Add Tracks window. In the Add Tracks window, you can customize the track name and color, add a preset rack of effects, and set the physical source for the input and output of your audio tracks.

  • Page 97: Recording An Audio Track

    Note: Instrument tracks are nearly identical to audio tracks. The Input Source list for Instrument tracks lists available external MIDI devices as well as any virtual instruments that have been added to the Song. 10.0.1 Recording an Audio Track To begin recording, create an audio track from the Add Tracks window, set its input to Input 1 on yourRevelator Dynamic, and connect a microphone to the same input.
  • Page 98 The Browse button opens the browser, which displays all of the available virtual instruments, plug-in effects, audio files, and MIDI files, as well as the pool of audio files loaded into the current session. Drag-and-Drop Virtual Instruments To add a virtual instrument to your session, open the browser and click on the Instrument button. Select the instrument or one of its patches from the Instrument browser and drag it into the Arrange view.
  • Page 99 created with that file placed at the position to which you dragged it. If you drag the file to an existing track, the file will be placed as a new part of the track. 10.0.2   Adding Virtual Instruments and Effects...

  • Page 100: Resources

    Then, and only then, should you gain it down. Step 1: Setting the Microphone Gain First, press and hold the Monitor button on your Revelator Dynamic until it lights green. Turn the Volume knob for your Revelator Dynamic clockwise while speaking into the microphone.

  • Page 101: Microphone Tips And Tricks

    Don’t worry, we’ve all been there, and PreSonus has put together this tutorial to help you mitigate the most common mistakes people make when getting started record- ing their voice with a microphone.

  • Page 102: How Close Is Too Close

    Microphones are designed to pick up sound; that’s their job. When folks are first learning to use a micro- phone, there is a natural tendency to speak too softly or too loudly. We’ve designed Revelator Dynamic to just let you be you, so speak in your normal voice and adjust your seating position until your voice sounds natural and reproduces well.

  • Page 103: Putting It All Together

    Power User Tip: If you are recording a several speakers at once with your Revelator Dynamic, using a de-esser can cause more problems than it solves, because over-using a de-esser or putting one where it is not needed can turn all your ‘S’ sounds to “Th” sounds, and you can easily give someone a lisp they don’t have, which they are unlikely to appreciate.
  • Page 104 Select Software Controls Mic Gain, Monitor Mix, Preset Management Onboard DSP PreSonus Fat Channel: High Pass Filter, Noise Gate, 3 Com- pressor models, 3 EQ models, and Limiter Voice Effects: Comb Filter, Delay, Doubler, Ring Modulator, Vocoder, Reverb Physical Dimensions 8.75”...

  • Page 105: Legal

    EarMix, Eris, FaderPort, FireStudio, MixVerb, Notion, PreSonus, PreSonus AudioBox, QMix, RedLightDist, SampleOne, Sceptre, StudioLive, Temblor, Tricomp, WorxAudio, and the Wave Logo are registered trademarks of PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. Studio One is a registered trademark of PreSonus Software Ltd. ASIO is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

  • Page 106: Dinner Is Served

    Dinner is Served! Added bonus: PreSonus’ previously Top Secret recipe for… Andouille & German Red Cabbage Po-Boys Ingredients: 1 small Onion 3 Tbsp. fresh Ginger 1 small head Red Cabbage 1 tsp Salt 3 Tbsp. Honey ¼ cup Red Vinegar 12 oz Andouille or Bratwurst Sausage sliced lengthwise ¼...
  • Page 107 Professional dynamic USB mic for recording and streaming vocalists, podcasters, and more. Owner’s Manual Part #: 70-12000173-A...

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