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- Page 1 StudioLive AI-Series Active ™ Integration PA Speakers Digital PA System with Active Integration ™ Owner’s Manual ® English www.presonus.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Overview — 1 Introduction — 1 Delay Systems — 21 4.2.1 Delay Basics — 22 About This Manual — 1 4.2.2 Sub Alignment — 23 Summary of StudioLive-AI Series 4.2.3 Real-World Delay System Example — 25 Loudspeaker Features — 2 1.3.1 Full-range Models (312AI, 315AI, 4.2.4... -
Page 5: Overview
PreSonus Audio Electronics has designed StudioLive AI-series loudspeakers utilizing high-grade components to ensure optimum performance throughout the life of your PA system. StudioLive AI-series loudspeakers are the first affordable, active PA speaker systems that deliver studio-monitor accuracy on stage—exceptionally clear, coherent sound—while supplying the features and protection systems required to mix a live... -
Page 6: Summary Of Studiolive-Ai Series Loudspeaker Features
Overview StudioLive AI-Series Loudspeaker ™ Summary of StudioLive AI-Series Loudspeaker Features Owner’s Manual Summary of StudioLive AI-Series Loudspeaker Features 1.3.1 Full-range Models (312AI, 315AI, and 328AI) • Unique coaxial design integrates a custom-designed, 8-inch, ferrite midrange driver and 1.75-inch titanium compression driver with Temporal Equalization™... -
Page 7: Sl Room Control
• Optional Sub Dolly and pull-tested Sub Pole to mount a full-range system atop the 18sAI 1.3.3 SL Room Control PreSonus StudioLive AI-series Active Integration™ PA speakers offer a wealth of system-control and performance-monitoring features that give you unprecedented control. The secret to accessing these features is SL Room Control, a speaker-management system and remote- control/monitoring software for Mac®... -
Page 8: What Is In The Box
Overview StudioLive AI-Series Loudspeaker ™ What is in the Box Owner’s Manual What is in the Box In addition to this manual, your StudioLive package contains the following: • The loudspeaker product • Locking IEC power cable • USB Wireless LAN Adapter... -
Page 9: Getting Started
The first tutorial covers level setting for the full-range models only; the second tutorial describes proper level setting for a system that includes one 18sAI subwoofer and two full-range AI-series loudspeakers. Level Setting Procedure (Full-Range) With the power switch in the Off position, connect the locking IEC plug to the IEC socket connection on the back of the loudspeaker and plug it into a grounded AC outlet or surge protector. -
Page 10: Level Setting Procedure (Full-Range)
If you’re using the StudioLive full-range loudspeaker as a mixer, connect a microphone to the Mic input with a standard XLR cable. Connect your line-level source (such as a PreSonus StudioLive digital mixer) to the Line input. The Line input is a combo connection that accepts a balanced ¼”... - Page 11 Getting Started StudioLive AI-Series Loudspeaker ™ Level Setting Procedure (Full-Range) Owner’s Manual Power on your StudioLive loudspeaker. Turn the Speaker level knob to the 12 o’clock position. While speaking into the microphone, use the Mic level knob to adjust the microphone level.
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Page 12: Level Setting Procedure (18Sai)
Getting Started StudioLive AI-Series Loudspeaker ™ Level Setting Procedure (18sAI) Owner’s Manual 10. Both the Microphone and Line inputs should be set so that the green Signal LED is illuminated most of the time, but the red Clip LED illuminates only with the highest transient peaks or not at all. - Page 13 Getting Started StudioLive AI-Series Loudspeaker ™ Level Setting Procedure (18sAI) Owner’s Manual Turn the Sub level knob on your 18sAI counterclockwise to the lowest position. Connect your line-level source (e.g., a StudioLive mixer) to the Line inputs. This is a combo jack that accepts a balanced ¼” TRS or XLR plug. If you are connecting a stereo source, the left side should be connected to Input 1, and the right side should be connected to Input 2.
- Page 14 Getting Started StudioLive AI-Series Loudspeaker ™ Level Setting Procedure (18sAI) Owner’s Manual Power on your line-level source. Power on your 18sAI. Power on your StudioLive AI full-range loudspeakers. Turn the Speaker level knob on your full-range loudspeakers to the 12 o’clock position.
- Page 15 Getting Started StudioLive AI-Series Loudspeaker ™ Level Setting Procedure (18sAI) Owner’s Manual 11. Turn the Line level knob on your full-range loudspeakers to the fully clockwise position. 12. The line-level inputs should be set so that the green Signal LED is illuminated most of the time, but the red Clip LED illuminates only with the highest transient peaks or not at all.
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Page 16: Hookup
Rear-Panel Connections and Controls 3.1.1 Full-Range Models: 312AI, 315AI, and 328AI Microphone Input. Your AI-series full-range loudspeaker is equipped with a PreSonus XMAX™ microphone preamplifier for use with most microphone types. The XMAX solid-state preamplifier has a Class A input buffer, followed by a dual-servo gain stage. -
Page 17: Rear-Panel Connections And Controls
100 Hz High Pass Filter engaged. With most 4-way systems, leaving frequency content below 100 Hz in the full-range loudspeaker can introduce destructive cancellations with the highest frequencies that are reproduced by the subwoofer. StudioLive AI-series loudspeakers are designed to avoid this problem when combined with an 18sAI subwoofer. -
Page 18: 18Sai Subwoofer
A 4-way system with a subwoofer will be 6 to 18 dB hotter below 80 to 100 Hz. Set the appropriate level for your subwoofer before adjusting your system EQ. When used with a StudioLive mixer and StudioLive AI-series full-range loudspeakers, the Sub level knob can typically be set to 0 dB. -
Page 19: Onboard Performance Monitoring
Hookup StudioLive AI-Series Loudspeaker ™ Onboard Performance Monitoring Owner’s Manual Alignment. Adds delay time to the subwoofer. Press the recessed button under the Alignment LEDs to step through the three settings. 0M. Select this setting when the full-range system is directly over the subwoofer. -
Page 20: A Note About The Limiter
This means that even when exceeding the threshold of the limiter, StudioLive AI-series loudspeakers continue to provide clean and powerful vocals, without the harsh edginess that is characteristic of conventional protection schemes. -
Page 21: Power
Hookup StudioLive AI-Series Loudspeaker ™ Power Owner’s Manual Power AC Line Connection. StudioLive-series loudspeakers have a universal power supply that accepts AC power input between 100 and 250V AC at 50/60 Hz. Each loudspeaker is supplied with a locking IEC cord appropriate for the country of sale. -
Page 22: Basic Hookup Diagram
Hookup StudioLive AI-Series Loudspeaker ™ Basic Hookup Diagram Owner’s Manual Basic Hookup Diagram StudioLive ™ 312AI speakers microphone Typical Band Setup Diagram StudioLive ™ 328AI speakers StudioLive ™ 312AI monitors StudioLive ™ 18sAI sub... -
Page 23: Typical Venue Setup Diagrams
Hookup StudioLive AI-Series Loudspeaker ™ Typical Venue Setup Diagram Owner’s Manual Typical Venue Setup Diagram StudioLive 18sAI subs ™ StudioLive ™ 315AI speakers StudioLive ™ 328AI speakers StudioLive ™ 312AI monitors Typical Corporate Conference Setup Diagram FOH StudioLive ™ 328AI speakers StudioLive ™... -
Page 24: System Configuration
Difficult room acoustics, combined with improper loudspeaker placement, can interfere with achieving the fidelity of which your StudioLive AI-series loudspeakers are capable. To help you get the most out of your system, this section has been included to guide you around some of the pitfalls when configuring a PA system. -
Page 25: Vertical Coverage
Suspension of speakers will provide even further control. Each StudioLive AI-series full-range loudspeaker features dual-position pole mounts. Using the 10˚ downward tilt mount will focus the loudspeaker’s energy onto the audience and avoid destructive reflections. This is ideal for... -
Page 26: Maintain A High Direct-To-Reverberant Ratio
50 feet back, you need to delay the signal by that much. Fortunately, with StudioLive AI-series loudspeakers and SL Room Control, you can delay each speaker by up to 300 ms. All you need is a reasonably accurate... -
Page 27: Delay Basics
System Configuration StudioLive AI-Series Loudspeaker ™ Delay Systems Owner’s Manual 4.2.1 Delay Basics Delay speakers allow you to run the main speakers at a lower volume, as they relieve the mains of handling high- and mid-frequency content for part of the space. -
Page 28: Sub Alignment
4.2.2 Sub Alignment The 18sAI subwoofer has been designed and customized for use with the full-range AI-series loudspeakers. It features three delay presets to guarantee that your 4-way system stays in alignment: 0M. Select this setting when the full-range system is directly over the subwoofer (i.e., mounted atop using the SP1BK sub-pole accessory). - Page 29 System Configuration StudioLive AI-Series Loudspeaker ™ Delay Systems Owner’s Manual 2M. Select this setting when the subwoofer is about two meters from the full-range loudspeaker—typical when the full-range system is on the stage and the subwoofer is on the floor. A delay of about 5.9 ms is introduced to the signal that is output through the subwoofer amplifier.
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Page 30: Real-World Delay System Example
System Configuration StudioLive AI-Series Loudspeaker ™ Delay Systems Owner’s Manual 4.2.3 Real-World Delay System Example ZONE 3 MAINS SL312AI SL315AI Source ZONE 2 ZONE 1 SL328AI SL328AI The goal in a complicated system with loudspeakers distributed throughout the venue is to delay each satellite system to its counterpart in the main system (e.g., the left front fill to the left FOH loudspeaker). -
Page 31: Stereo System
System Configuration StudioLive AI-Series Loudspeaker ™ Delay Systems Owner’s Manual help determine the best final location for your loudspeaker system. If your speakers are sitting on the floor, you can expect a certain amount of half- space loading. If you are using your speakers as floor wedges, you might want to experiment with using the High Pass Filter to reduce low energy. -
Page 32: Lcr Systems
System Configuration StudioLive AI-Series Loudspeaker ™ Delay Systems Owner’s Manual 4.2.7 LCR Systems An LCR system is a stereo system with a center speaker added. This configuration allows panning and adds depth to the acoustic image. This type of system will provide more control than a basic stereo system and is ideal in situations where music and speech intelligibility are equally important. -
Page 33: Rigging And Safety
Rigging and Safety This section has been created as a reference for safe rigging and mounting practices. It is not an installation tutorial. PreSonus StudioLive AI-Series loudspeakers are professional products and are not intended for consumer use. Installation of PreSonus StudioLive AI loudspeakers should only be undertaken by a qualified systems integrator or a professional rigger. -
Page 34: Ground Stacking
AI-series loudspeaker on a SP1BK subwoofer pole or speaker stand. When mounting atop a speaker stand, verify that it is rated to support the weight of your StudioLive AI-series loudspeaker. The weight of each model can be found in Section 5.1. -
Page 35: And 328Ai
SUPPORTED: Two front rigging points plus a pull-back NOT SUPPORTED: One StudioLive Loudspeaker attached to another PreSonus offers an M10 Kit that includes four (4) forged-shoulder steel M10 eyebolts. This kit is to be used with the 312AI, 315AI, and 328AI M10 suspension points. -
Page 36: Precautions
Rigging and Safety Owner’s Manual 4.3.4 Precautions StudioLive AI-series loudspeakers, like all electrical devices, must be protected from liquids or excessive moisture. They are not designed for outdoor use during inclement weather. If you are using your StudioLive AI-series loudspeakers outside when rain or other wet weather occurs, immediately power down your loudspeakers and protect the cabinets with waterproof coverings. -
Page 37: Technical Information
Technical Information StudioLive AI-Series Loudspeaker ™ Specifications Owner’s Manual Technical Information Specifications SLS312AI SLS315AI SLS328AI SLS18sAI Acoustic Performance Configuration 3-Way, Tri-amplified Loud- 3-Way, Tri-amplified Loud- 3-Way, Quad-amplified Powered Subwoofer, Ported speaker System speaker System Loudspeaker System Frequency Response (-10 dB) - Page 38 Technical Information StudioLive AI-Series Loudspeaker ™ Specifications Owner’s Manual Continued from the previous page... SLS312AI SLS315AI SLS328AI SLS18sAI Contour Presets Normal, LBR Source, Floor Normal, LBR Source, Floor Normal, LBR Source, Floor Normal, Extended LF Monitor Monitor Monitor 100 Hz 4th Order Linkwitz...
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Page 39: System Block Diagrams
Technical Information StudioLive AI-Series Loudspeaker ™ System Block Diagrams Owner’s Manual System Block Diagrams 5.2.1 Full-range Models 328AI... -
Page 40: 312-315Ai
Technical Information StudioLive AI-Series Loudspeaker ™ System Block Diagrams Owner’s Manual 312-315AI... -
Page 41: 18Sai Subwoofer
Technical Information StudioLive AI-Series Loudspeaker ™ System Block Diagrams Owner’s Manual 5.2.2 18sAI Subwoofer... -
Page 42: Mechanical Drawings
Technical Information StudioLive AI-Series Loudspeaker ™ Mechanical Drawings Owner’s Manual Mechanical Drawings 5.3.1 StudioLive 312AI 19" 483 mm 23.8" 604 mm 20" 508 mm 5.3.2 StudioLive 315AI 24" 600.6 mm 26" 660 mm 21.8" 554 mm... -
Page 43: Studiolive 328Ai
Technical Information StudioLive AI-Series Loudspeaker ™ Mechanical Drawings Owner’s Manual 5.3.3 StudioLive 328AI 15.7" 398 mm 29.13" 739 mm 14.29" 363 mm 5.3.4 StudioLive 18sAI 24" 610 mm 21.6" 554 mm 26" 670 mm... -
Page 44: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available through your PreSonus dealer. Flying Kit (M10AI-KIT) The M10 Flying Kit is intended for use with all StudioLive AI-series full-range loudspeakers and includes four M10 eyebolts. Custom Sub Pole (SP1BK) Use the custom, threaded pole to mount a StudioLive AI-series full-range loudspeaker over an 18sAI subwoofer. -
Page 45: Troubleshooting And Warranty
Technical support is available via email at techsupport@presonus.com. PreSonus telephone technical support is available to customers in the USA on Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time by calling 1-225- 216-7887. Customers outside of the USA should contact their national or regional distributor for telephone technical support. -
Page 46: Warranty
PreSonus reserves the right to update any unit returned for repair. PreSonus reserves the right to change or improve the design of the product at any time without prior notice. This warranty does not cover claims for damage due... - Page 47 PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. Capture, Impact, Mixverb Presence, RedLightDist, SampleOne, Studio One, and Tricomp 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. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft, Inc., in the U.S.
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