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  • Page 1 StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Owner’s Manual ™ www.presonus.com...
  • Page 2 All PreSonus products in appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be the USA should be serviced at the PreSonus factory in Baton Rouge, exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no object filled with liquids, Louisiana.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.3.1 Input Channel Controls — 36 Introduction — 4 Aux and FX Buses — 38 4.4.1 Analog Aux Send Controls — 38 Summary of StudioLive 24.4.2 4.4.2 Internal FX Send Controls — 39 Hardware Features — 5 4.4.3 Creating Analog Aux and Summary of Capture™...
  • Page 4 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Installation for Mac OS X — 63 Capture™ — 102 7.4.1 What is Capture? — 102 Using the StudioLive 7.4.2 Start Page — 103 as an Audio Interface — 64 7.4.3 The Session Page — 104 6.4.1 Using the StudioLive with Popular...
  • Page 5 8.3.3 General EQ Suggestions — 157 Warranty — 184 Subgroup Mixing — 160 10.1 Troubleshooting — 184 8.4.1 Instrument Groups — 160 10.2 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 8.4.2 Effects Group — 161 Limited Warranty — 186 Aux Bus Mixing — 163 Index — 187 8.5.1 Monitor Mixing —...
  • Page 6 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ vi vi...
  • Page 7 Level Setting Quick Start This is a map of the StudioLive 24.4.2. You’ll notice that each major section is marked with a manual-section number where you can find more information: Trims & Phantom Power - For Level Setting see Sections 1.1 & 8.7 FireWire Returns: *Section 4.3.1 &...

  • Page 8: Studiolive

    Level Setting A. Sound sources (keyboards, direct boxes, microphones, etc.) connected to the StudioLive inputs B. StudioLive 24.4.2 C. Computer (if applicable) D. Power amplifiers or powered monitors When it’s time to power down, your system should be turned off in the reverse order.

  • Page 9: Quick Start

    Owner’s Manual Quick Start Level Setting 11. Press the Main button in the Assign section of the Fat Channel so that it is illuminated. This routes the channel to the main output bus. 12. Bring up the Main fader until you can comfortably listen to your microphone through your speakers.

  • Page 10: Overview

    We encourage you to contact us at 1+225-216-7887 (in the U.S. Central Time Zone) with any questions or comments you may have regarding the PreSonus StudioLive. PreSonus Audio Electronics is committed to constant product improvement, and we value your suggestions highly.

  • Page 11: Summary Of Studiolive

    EQ, reverb and delay—are available on every input channel, subgroup, aux, and main mix, delivering total control in a compact, rugged steel chassis. The StudioLive 24.4.2 includes Capture™, a fully integrated live recording software by PreSonus, allowing you to record every performance and rehearsal with a few clicks of your mouse.

  • Page 12: Summary Of Capture™ Software Features

    Capture software was designed to interface perfectly with StudioLive 24.4.2, allowing instant setup and recording of performances. In addition to recording the 24 channels of the StudioLive 24.4.2, Capture also allows you to record a single stereo track from the StudioLive’s main output, one pair of subgroup outputs, or a pair of aux sends, giving you the option to record your main mix or create a separate recording mix.

  • Page 13: Summary Of Virtual Studiolive Software Features

    • Load effects quickly by simply dragging presets into the GUI • Makes StudioLive as easy to use as Studio One • Remote controllable with an Apple iPad running PreSonus SL Remote • Use the mouse to quickly assign channels to multiple buses, mute, solo, etc.

  • Page 14: Summary Of Sl Remote For Apple Ipad Features

    Summary of SL Remote for Apple iPad Features StudioLive Remote for iPad, available free from the Apple App Store, provides direct wireless control over PreSonus Virtual StudioLive software for Mac and Windows, which in turn controls any StudioLive- series digital mixer. As long as you have a wireless connection between your iPad and computer, you are in control of the console.

  • Page 15: What Is In The Box

    • 6’ (1.8 m) 6-pin-to-6-pin FireWire 400 cable • 6’ (1.8 m) 6-pin-to-9-pin FireWire 400-to-800 cable • IEC power cord • StudioLive Software Library containing PreSonus StudioLive Artist™ program DVD plus gigabytes of third-party content • PreSonus Capture™ CD with demo Sessions •...

  • Page 16: Hookup

    Rear-Panel Connections Hookup Rear-Panel Connections Microphone Inputs. Your StudioLive is equipped with 24 PreSonus XMAX microphone preamplifiers for use with all types of microphones. (A 25th XMAX preamp serves the talkback section.) The XMAX preamplifier has a Class A input buffer, followed by a dual-servo gain stage.
  • Page 17 Owner’s Manual Hookup Rear-Panel Connections Insert. Each channel of the StudioLive has a direct-insert point. These unbalanced, 1/4-inch connectors can be used to connect external processors (such as compressors, EQs, de-essers, and filters) to your StudioLive’s preamps and line inputs. The insert’s send is after the channel’s gain control but before the digital bus.
  • Page 18 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Hookup Rear-Panel Connections Talkback Mic Level. This is the trim control for your talkback microphone. It adjusts the gain of the talkback input. Mono Output. This balanced output carries a mono, summed version of the stereo signal from the main bus.
  • Page 19 FireWire devices (such as external hard drives) to your computer or to daisy-chain an additional StudioLive mixer. You can connect two StudioLive 24.4.2 mixers to create a standalone, large-format mixing console without recording capability. 13 13...
  • Page 20 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Hookup Rear-Panel Connections S/PDIF Output. By default, the S/PDIF output receives the same signal as the main outputs, so no activation is necessary. However, any buses that can be routed to the auxiliary FireWire returns can be routed to the S/PDIF output, either through the System menu in the Digital Effects | Master Control section, or in the StudioLive Control Panel.

  • Page 21: Basic Hookup Diagram

    Owner’s Manual Hookup Basic Hookup Diagram Basic Hookup Diagram Keyboards Monitor Keyboard Drum kit Drum Monitor Guitar Amp Vocal Monitor Vocal Mic Guitar Monitor Bass D.I. Bass Monitor Bass Main P.A. 15 15...

  • Page 22: Typical Band Hookup

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Hookup Typical Band Hookup Typical Band Hookup Drum Monitor Keyboards Monitor Drum kit Mac or PC running Universal Control with VSL, Capture or Studio One Artist Main P.A. 16 16...
  • Page 23 Owner’s Manual Hookup Typical Band Hookup Guitar Guitar Guitar Monitor Monitor Monitor Guitar Amp Guitar Amp Guitar Bass D.I. Bass Monitor Horn Monitor Horn Bass Vocal Monitor Vocal Monitor Vocal Monitor Vocal Mic Vocal Mic Vocal Mic 17 17...

  • Page 24: Typical Church Hookup

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Hookup Typical Church Hookup Typical Church Hookup Keyboard Keyboard Monitor Electronic Drum kit Drum Monitor Mac or PC running Universal Control with VSL, Capture or Studio One Artist Foyer or Over ow Room Main P.A. Crying Room...
  • Page 25 Owner’s Manual Hookup Typical Church Hookup Guitar Amp Guitar Guitar Monitor Monitor Guitar Guitar Monitor Bass D.I. Bass Monitor Horn Monitor Bass Horn Vocal Monitor Vocal Monitor Vocal Monitor Vocal Monitor Vocal Mic Vocal Mic Vocal Mic Vocal Mic 19 19...

  • Page 26: Typical Recording Hookup

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Hookup Typical Recording Hookup Typical Recording Hookup Drum Headphones Drum kit Mac or PC running Universal Control with VSL, Capture or Studio One Artist Reference Monitors 20 20...
  • Page 27 Owner’s Manual Hookup Typical Recording Hookup Guitar Guitar Headphones Headphones Guitar Amp Guitar Amp Vocal Headphones Bass D.I. Bass Headphones Bass Condensor Mic PreSonus HP60 Headphone Distribution PreSonus HP60 Headphone Distribution PreSonus HP60 Headphone Distribution 21 21...

  • Page 28: Controls

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Controls The Fat Channel Controls The Fat Channel The heart of the StudioLive is the revolutionary Fat Channel. The Fat Channel makes dynamics, routing, and panning for every input and output on the StudioLive available at the touch of a Select button. The 24 multipurpose knobs and meters located in the Fat Channel control nearly every adjustment you will need to make on your StudioLive.

  • Page 29: What You Can Process With The Fat Channel And Firewire Sends

    Owner’s Manual Controls The Fat Channel Selected Channel Meters. In addition, two meters—part of a set of eight meters located in the top right section of the mixer—are dedicated to displaying information about the currently selected channel. The meter on the far left of this section displays the pre-fader input level for the selected channel.

  • Page 30: Fat Channel: Dynamics Processing And Eq

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Controls The Fat Channel 4.1.3 Fat Channel: Dynamics Processing and EQ The main function of the Fat Channel is to provide dynamics processing and filtering for every input and output on the StudioLive. The rotary encoders work in conjunction with the meters directly above them to adjust the dynamics processing and EQ.
  • Page 31 Owner’s Manual Controls The Fat Channel Fat Channel Gate Section Gate On/Off Gate Key Filter Turns the Gate On and Off for the Selected Sets and Displays the Frequency at Which Button Channel. the Gate Will Open. This button engages and This encoder sets, and the meter disengages the gate for the displays, the frequency at which...
  • Page 32 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Controls The Fat Channel Gate Release Gate Range Sets and Displays the Rate at Which the Sets and Displays the Range of the Gate. Gate Closes on the Selected Channel. This encoder sets, and the meter...
  • Page 33 Owner’s Manual Controls The Fat Channel Fat Channel Compressor Section Compressor Compressor Turns the Compressor On and Off for the Sets and Displays the Threshold of the On/Off Threshold Selected Channel or Output Bus. Compressor for the Selected Channel or Output Bus.
  • Page 34 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Controls The Fat Channel Compressor Compressor Sets and Displays the Compressor Sets and Displays the Amount of Makeup Attack Makeup Gain AttackAttack Setting for the Selected Gain for the Compressor on the Selected Input Channel or Output Bus.
  • Page 35 Owner’s Manual Controls The Fat Channel Fat Channel Equalization Section Equalizer On/ Low EQ Q Globally activates all EQ Bands for the Sets and Displays the Q of the Low Off Button Control Selected Input Channel or Output Bus. Frequency Band. This button engages or disengages This encoder sets, and the meter the equalizer for the selected...
  • Page 36 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Controls The Fat Channel Low Shelf EQ Low-Mid EQ Q Turns on the Low Shelving EQ for the Sets and Displays the Q of the Low Mid Button Control Selected Input or Output Bus. Frequency Band.
  • Page 37 Owner’s Manual Controls The Fat Channel High-Mid EQ High-Mid EQ Sets and Displays the Center Frequency of Sets and Displays the Gain Attenuation or Frequency Gain Control the High-Mid EQ. Boost at the Center Frequency. Control This encoder sets, and the meter This encoder sets, and the meter displays, the gain cut or boost at displays, the center frequency of...
  • Page 38 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Controls The Fat Channel High EQ Q High Shelving Sets and Displays the Q of the High Turns on the High Shelving EQ for the Control EQ Button Frequency Band. Selected Input or Output Bus. This encoder sets, and the meter When the Shelf button is not displays, the Q for the High band.

  • Page 39: Fat Channel Panning And Stereo Link

    Owner’s Manual Controls The Fat Channel Fat Channel Limiter Section Limiter On/Off Limiter Thresh- Turns on the Limiter for the Selected Input Sets and Displays the Threshold of the old Control Channel or Output Bus. Limiter for the Selected Channel or Output Bus.

  • Page 40: Fat Channel: Output Assignments

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Controls The Fat Channel 4.1.5 Fat Channel: Output Assignments Output assignments are set within the Fat Channel. It should be noted that the StudioLive will prevent you from creating a feedback loop. Subgroups can only be assigned to the main outs, and the ten aux sends cannot be assigned to a subgroup or to the main outputs.

  • Page 41: Metering

    Owner’s Manual Controls Metering Metering The StudioLive offers flexible metering at the touch of a button. The 24 meters in the Fat Channel section can monitor: • All 24 inputs, post-gain and pre-dynamics, pre-EQ, and pre-fader • All 24 inputs, post-dynamics, post-EQ, and post-fader •...

  • Page 42: Input Channel Strip

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Controls Input Channel Strip Aux Metering Button Turns Aux Bus Master Out Metering On and Off. Displays the output level of each of the aux sends. Meters 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, and 19 display the output levels of Aux Sends 1-10, respectively.
  • Page 43 Owner’s Manual Controls Input Channel Strip Input-Channel Select Enables Fat Channel Processing and Routing. Button As previously described in Section 4.1.1, the Select button routes its channel through the Fat Channel, allowing you to add dynamics processing, EQ, and panning; assign the output routing; and more. Solo Button Turns Soloing On and Off.

  • Page 44: Aux And Fx Buses

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Controls Aux and FX Buses Aux and FX Buses The StudioLive has ten analog aux buses and two internal effects buses. The aux buses are mono; however, two aux buses can be linked to create a stereo bus.

  • Page 45: Internal Fx Send Controls

    Owner’s Manual Controls Aux and FX Buses 4.4.2 Internal FX Send Controls Mute Button Mutes and Unmutes the Internal Effects Bus. This button will mute or unmute its internal effects (EFX) bus. It will illuminate red when the bus is muted. Post Fader Send Button Enables and Disables Post Fader Send.

  • Page 46: Creating Analog Aux And Fx Mixes

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Controls Aux and FX Buses 4.4.3 Creating Analog Aux and FX Mixes In addition to setting the dynamics for each channel and bus and metering each channel and output, the Fat Channel also allows you to create Aux mixes and quickly view the send level for each channel.

  • Page 47: Subgroups

    Owner’s Manual Controls Subgroup Subgroups As explained in Section 8.4, subgroup mixing is very useful for grouping channels for master level control of a submix (e.g., drums) and for providing a fader level for effects. 4.5.1 Subgroup Controls Subgroup Channel Enables Fat Channel Adjustments of Subgroup.

  • Page 48: Main Output Bus

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Controls Main Output Bus Subgroup Meters Displays the Level of the Subgroups. In the upper-right corner of the StudioLive are the Subgroup meters, which display the levels of the subgroup outputs. Main Output Bus Main Select Button Enables Fat Channel Viewing.

  • Page 49: Master Section

    Section 8.5 goes into the connections and procedures in greater detail. Power User Tip: Aux Ins A and B can also be used as stereo line-input channels for line-level devices like keyboards, synths, and amp modelers. In effect, this makes your StudioLive 24.4.2 a 26-channel mixer! Aux Input Select Button Enables Fat Channel Viewing.

  • Page 50: Talkback System

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Controls Master Section Talkback System 4.7.2 The StudioLive features a Talkback microphone input on the back panel. This can be routed to the aux outputs and to the mains. It is important to note that the aux outputs are grouped in this section.

  • Page 51: Track In

    Owner’s Manual Controls Master Section 4.7.3 2 Track In The 2 Track input allows you to patch in an analog input or a playback stream from your audio application. This enables you to compare audio sources during mixdown or patch in intermission music between bands without using any of your 24 input channels.

  • Page 52: Solo Bus

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Controls Master Section 4.7.4 Solo Bus The StudioLive features a Solo bus for flexible monitoring. In this way, you can fine-tune a vocal compressor in your control-room monitors or headphones while the rest of the band is warming up or audition an aux mix for more accurate adjustments.

  • Page 53: Monitor Bus

    Owner’s Manual Controls Master Section 4.7.5 Monitor Bus The StudioLive features a headphone output and control-room outputs, giving you the ability to monitor multiple sources on the StudioLive. The Monitor bus on the StudioLive allows you to monitor the main outputs, Solo bus, main FireWire return from your computer, and the stereo analog tape input.

  • Page 54: Digital Effects | Master Control

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Controls Digital Effects | Master Control Digital Effects | Master Control From the Digital Effects | Master Control section, you can select and change the parameters of the two internal effects processors, and you can store and recall every setting on your StudioLive.
  • Page 55 Owner’s Manual Controls Digital Effects | Master Control Press the Page Down button to move to the next page of the FX menu. Pages 2 and 3 of the FX menu display the rest of the parameters for FX A and FX B, respectively.

  • Page 56: Digital Effects Library

    Digital Effects Library Your StudioLive contains a library of 50 custom Reverb and Delay presets designed by PreSonus In addition to these presets, there are 50 free locations for you to build your own custom effects library The Factory Presets can be altered, renamed, and overwritten.

  • Page 57: Scenes, Presets, And The System Menu

    Owner’s Manual Scenes, Presets, System Menu, and MIDI Control Creating and Recalling a Scene Scenes, Presets, and the System Menu Creating and Recalling a Scene The StudioLive allows you to create and store a library of Scenes. A Scene is like a snapshot of your mix. It stores each Fat Channel parameter for every input and bus, as well as each fader’s position, the aux and effects mixes, channel mutes and solos, and the input...
  • Page 58 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Scenes, Presets, System Menu, and MIDI Control Creating and Recalling a Scene Located at position S1 is a scene named Zero Out (Board Reset). This scene cannot be overwritten and returns your StudioLive to its default factory setting. All you have to do it lower the faders and return all trim knobs and output volume knobs (Solo bus, 2 Track In, Aux Input A and B, Aux Output 1-10, FXA&B Output, Phones,...

  • Page 59: Creating And Recalling A Scene

    Owner’s Manual Scenes, Presets, System Menu, and MIDI Control Creating and Recalling a Scene The StudioLive’s recallable parameters are grouped as follows: • Mute: All channel and bus mutes (Channels 1-24, Subgroups 1-4, FXA, FXB) • FX: All parameters for the internal effects assigned to FXA and FXB •...

  • Page 60: Saving And Loading Channel Presets

    Saving and Loading Channel Presets The StudioLive comes with a suite of channel-strip presets created by professional users of PreSonus products. These presets provide a great jumping-off point to create a mix quickly and easily. The StudioLive also allows you to create your own library of presets.

  • Page 61: Channel Presets Library

    5.2.1 Your StudioLive comes with 50 Fat Channel presets custom designed by professional PreSonus users. These presets can be altered, renamed, and overwritten; however, there are 49 additional empty storage locations for you to build your own custom library of channel-strip settings.

  • Page 62: Graphic Equalizers

    Graphic Equalizers Graphic Equalizers The StudioLive 24.4.2 features 4 stereo (dual mono), 31-band, 1/3 octave graphic EQs that can be inserted on the Main output bus, the Subgroups, or any of the Auxes. When the GEQ button is enabled, the meters and encoders of the Fat Channel become the controls for the Graphic EQ.
  • Page 63 Graphic EQ menu will be displayed on your LCD screen There are 4 dual-mono (8 channels) Graphic EQs in your StudioLive 24.4.2. These Graphic EQs are assignable in stereo pairs. Each GEQ can be assigned to the Mains, Subgroups 1-4, or Aux 1-10. The bus assignment can only made from an odd-numbered GEQ.

  • Page 64: System Menu

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Scenes, Presets, System Menu, and MIDI Control System Menu To load a preset to any channel on the StudioLive, first press the GEQ button and Page down to the desired GEQ. From the Fat Channel, press the Load button. You will notice that LCD now displays the GEQ Load menu.
  • Page 65 Owner’s Manual Scenes, Presets, System Menu, and MIDI Control System Menu Digital Information. Press the Page Down button to access the Digital Information page. From here, you can change the Sample Rate, view your FireWire connectivity, route a stereo mix to the S/PDIF output, assign which StudioLive in a cascaded chain is the Master, and merge or unmerge the subgroups in a StudioLive chain.
  • Page 66 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Scenes, Presets, System Menu, and MIDI Control System Menu Speaker delay can also be used to correct off-axis phasing issues in small clubs. Because of space restrictions, you can’t always place your main speakers for the best possible sound reproduction. Sometimes your left-side speaker will...

  • Page 67: Connecting To A Computer

    Remote you can control the mixer from your computer or Apple iPad. Power User Tip: As part of our commitment to the quality of our products, PreSonus continually updates our product drivers and software. Because of this, it is always a great idea to visit www.PreSonus.com and check for the latest driver build before installing your product.

  • Page 68: Installation For Windows

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Connecting to a Computer Installation for Windows Installation for Windows After you insert the Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive, the StudioLive installer will take you through each step of the installation process. Please read each message carefully—ensuring especially that you do not connect your StudioLive too soon.

  • Page 69: Installation For Mac Os X

    Owner’s Manual Connecting to a Computer Installation for Mac OS X Installation for Mac OS X After inserting the Installation CD into your disc drive, browse the disc and run the StudioLive installer, which will take you through each step of the installation process.

  • Page 70: Using The Studiolive As An Audio Interface

    StudioLive driver as the audio device driver for your software. It is important to note that your StudioLive uses the same driver as the PreSonus FireStudio family of interfaces, so its driver will be displayed as “PreSonus FireStudio” in all driver-selection menus.

  • Page 71: Firewire Sends And Returns

    7. Highlight all input and output drivers beginning with “PreSonus FireStudio. ” 8. Go to Options | Audio... and click on the General tab. 9. Set the Playback Timing Master to “PreSonus FireStudio ... DAW Out 1. ” 10. Set the Recording Timing Master to “PreSonus FireStudio ... Mic/Inst 1. ”...
  • Page 72 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Connecting to a Computer Using the StudioLive as an Audio Interface FireWire sends 25-32 are routed in 4 stereo pairs from the Universal Control Device window. Any combination of four of the following inputs and buses can be selected: Main Mix Left / Right •...

  • Page 73: Using Plug-In Effects As Inserts

    StudioLive channels, you can quickly insert a plug-in from your recording application into any channel strip and monitor it in real time. In this example, we will insert the Beat Delay plug-in from PreSonus Studio One onto Channel 16 of the StudioLive.
  • Page 74 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Connecting to a Computer Using the StudioLive as an Audio Interface Press the FireWire Return Input button on Channel 16 of your StudioLive. You can now monitor your analog signal with your inserted effect as you record from any of the output buses on the StudioLive.

  • Page 75: Advanced Wdm Features (Pc Only)

    Owner’s Manual Connecting to a Computer Using the StudioLive as an Audio Interface 6.4.4 Advanced WDM Features (PC only) Like the FireStudio-family interfaces, the StudioLive features advanced WDM features to enhance its use as an audio interface. In the upper left-hand corner of the Universal Control Launcher window, you will find the Settings menu.

  • Page 76: Configuring The Studiolive For Core Audio (Mac Only)

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Connecting to a Computer Using the StudioLive as an Audio Interface 6.4.5 Configuring the StudioLive For Core Audio (Mac Only) Your StudioLive can be used as the main Core Audio device for a Mac, and you can route the main outputs of your Mac to any of its available output streams.

  • Page 77: Software: Universal Control With Vsl, Capture, Sl Remote And Studio One Artist

    Software: Universal Control With VSL, Capture, SL Remote and Studio One Artist You StudioLive 24.4.2 comes with a powerful software bundle that provides you everything you need to record live shows or in the studio; produce and mix an album; and even back up, restore, and organize all your user Scenes and Presets on your mixer.

  • Page 78: Universal Control: Launch Window

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist Universal Control Since the control is bidirectional, fader moves and parameter changes made on the StudioLive are reflected in VSL, as well. So, for example, you can set up the StudioLive the way you want it and then save your Scene or other presets in VSL.
  • Page 79 Owner’s Manual Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist 7 Current Sub Section Operation Mode Changes How the StudioLive Driver’s Buffer Size is Set. Normal Mode. Input and Output buffers are both identical to the Buffer Size setting. Safe Mode 1-3.
  • Page 80 Settings: Factory Reset Resets Your StudioLive to its Factory Default Settings. The Factory Reset option will reset your StudioLive 24.4.2 to factory default. All user presets and scenes will be deleted. All FX and Channel Strip scenes will be reset to their factory settings.
  • Page 81 Owner’s Manual Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist 7 Universal Control Settings: Always on Top Allows the Launch Window to Stay in View When Other Applications Are in Use. When this is enabled, the Launch window will remain in the foreground when other applications are active, rather than being in the background behind the current application’s window.

  • Page 82: Vsl: Virtual Studiolive

    VSL: Virtual StudioLive VSL: Virtual StudioLive VSL is a highly advanced editor/librarian and control application that is completely integrated with the StudioLive 24.4.2. Because of the continuous bidirectional communication between your StudioLive and VSL, whatever you do on the StudioLive‘s control surface will be reflected in VSL and vice versa.
  • Page 83 Owner’s Manual Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture & Studio One Artist Virtual StudioLive Add to Disk Button Transfers all Scenes, Fat Channel, FX, and Graphic EQ Presets from Temporary Memory to the Permanent Cache. VSL allows you to back up your Scenes, Fat Channel, FX, and graphic EQ presets and permanently store them on your computer.
  • Page 84 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture & Studio One Artist Virtual StudioLive Add New Button Creates a New Scene or Preset. In the On the Disk and Device Memory sections of the Browser, you will see the Add New button. Clicking this button will immediately create a new Scene or preset.

  • Page 85: Vsl: Overview Tab

    Owner’s Manual Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist 7 Virtual StudioLive 7.2.2 VSL: Overview Tab Display Browser Enable GEQ Phantom Power FireWire Return Phase Reverse Digital Out High Pass Filter Focus GEQ GEQ Assign Subgroup Assign Main Bus Assign Gate Microview Compressor Microview...
  • Page 86 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist Virtual StudioLive Aux Send View VSL provides two views for your StudioLive Aux outputs and FX buses. The Aux Send view gives you an overview of the send levels of every channel on your StudioLive to every Aux output and FX bus.

  • Page 87: Vsl: Channel Tab

    Owner’s Manual Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist 7 Virtual StudioLive 7.2.3 VSL: Channel Tab The Channel tab provides a detailed overview of the Fat Channel parameters for the selected Channel. The selected Channel will always be shown above the Gate section. It is important to remember that you have continuous bidirectional control.
  • Page 88 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist Virtual StudioLive Loading an Entire Fat Channel Preset To load every component in a Fat Channel preset (Gate, Compressor, EQ, etc.), select it from the Browser window an drag it over any part of the desired channel.

  • Page 89: Vsl: Geq Tab

    VSL: GEQ Tab 7.2.5 The StudioLive 24.4.2 features 4 dual-mono Graphic EQs. Assignable in stereo pairs, these Graphic EQs can be inserted on any of the 10 Aux Buses, the 4 Subgroups, or the Main Bus. In addition to allowing...

  • Page 90: Vsl: Setup Tab

    Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist Virtual StudioLive Enabling a GEQ By default, all Graphic EQs on your StudioLive 24.4.2 are disabled. To enable them remotely, via VSL, simply click on the Enable button to the left of the sliders.

  • Page 91: Enabling Lockout Mode

    Owner’s Manual Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist 7 Virtual StudioLive The Auxiliary Inputs Router also allows you to designate a specific bus to the S/PDIF output as well as to select which stereo pair will be recorded on the Auxiliary Stereo Track in Capture.

  • Page 92: Remotely Controlling Studiolive With Vsl

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist Virtual StudioLive 4. To lock your StudioLive, press the System button in the Digital Effects | Master Control section and navigate to Page 5: Lockout. Your StudioLive cannot be locked unless this page is active.

  • Page 93: Using Studiolive Remote For Ipad

    Wi-Fi capabilities and an Apple iPad, and you’re ready to get started. Please Note: This section describes the functionality of SL Remote with all three StudioLive series mixers. All Screen Shots are from the StudioLive 24.4.2. 7.3.1 Networking your iPad and Computer...
  • Page 94 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist Using StudioLive Remote for iPad Windows 7 1. Open Start>Control Panel. 2. Click “Network and Internet. ” 3. Click “Network and Sharing Center. ” 4. Under “Change your networking settings, ” click “Set up a new connection or network.
  • Page 95 Owner’s Manual Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist 7 Using StudioLive Remote for iPad 4. Under “Choose a Network, ” you should now see your ad hoc network in the list. 5. Tap on your newly created network to select it. 6.

  • Page 96: Connecting To Virtual Studiolive And The Studiolive Mixer

    Start page. On the Start page, you will see a list of every StudioLive mixer on the network, including the Offline 24.4.2 Simulation. The StudioLive 24.4.2 Offline Simulation is there for you to practice your finger control away from your StudioLive.

  • Page 97: Sl Remote: Overview Page

    Owner’s Manual Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist 7 Using StudioLive Remote for iPad 7.3.2 SL Remote: Overview Page The Overview page in StudioLive Remote corresponds directly with most of the controls on the Overview Page in VSL. The following parameters can be controlled and/or viewed from this page: Channel and Main Volume •...
  • Page 98 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist Using StudioLive Remote for iPad Bus Assignments Query Displays the bus assignments for a channel or bus. Tap to open Bus Assignments Query page and make changes.
  • Page 99 Owner’s Manual Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist 7 Using StudioLive Remote for iPad When no Microview has been selected for Fat Channel Zoom, the channel Select buttons merely display the channel number or name, if one has been entered into the Scribble Strip in VSL.
  • Page 100 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist Using StudioLive Remote for iPad In the upper right-hand corner of every page in StudioLive Remote (Overview, Aux Mixer, and Graphic EQ), you will find the Masters Overview.

  • Page 101: Aux Mix Page

    Owner’s Manual Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist 7 Using StudioLive Remote for iPad 7.3.3 Aux Mix Page The Aux Mix page shows the send level for each channel on each Aux and FX bus. It corresponds directly to the Aux Mix tab in VSL but has been streamlined to show only the parameters you need to control when away from the StudioLive.
  • Page 102 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist Using StudioLive Remote for iPad Aux Mix Select and Aux Mixing Displays Channel Send levels to Aux Bus. To create an Aux Mix using StudioLive Remote, tap anywhere in the Aux Mix Select tab for that Aux.
  • Page 103 Owner’s Manual Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist 7 Using StudioLive Remote for iPad FX Mix Select and FX Bus Mixing Displays Channel Send Levels to FX Bus To create an FX Mix using SL Remote, tap anywhere in the FX Mix Select tab for that FX bus.

  • Page 104: The Geq Page

    • All 31 bands of each graphic EQ (1 Main Stereo for StudioLive 16.0.2, 8 dual-mono for StudioLive 16.4.2 and 24.4.2). • GEQ insert assignments (StudioLive 24.4.2 only). • Zoom in for fine adjustments. • Draw the EQ curve you want rather than adjust each slider manually.
  • Page 105 Owner’s Manual Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist 7 Using StudioLive Remote for iPad GEQ Select Tab Brings a Pair of Graphic EQs into View (StudioLive 16.4.2 and 24.4.2 Only). To begin making changes to a particular GEQ, you must first select it. To do this, simply tap on the GEQ pair you’d like to edit.
  • Page 106 GEQ Assignment Inserts Each GEQ on an Aux, Subgroup, or Main Bus Output Pair (StudioLive 24.4.2 Only). Like VSL and the StudioLive 24.4.2, SL Remote allows you to choose onto which output pair you’d like to insert each Graphic EQ.

  • Page 107: Channel Zoom Page

    Owner’s Manual Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist 7 Using StudioLive Remote for iPad 7.3.5 Channel Zoom Page The Channel Zoom page opens automatically when you turn your iPad to the Portrait view. This page provides you with a look at every controllable parameter for a channel or bus.

  • Page 108: Capture

    What is Capture? Capture is an audio-recording application created exclusively for use with PreSonus StudioLive-series mixers. To record from the StudioLive mixer into Capture, you will need to install the StudioLive driver and connect the mixer to a FireWire port on your computer. Once the StudioLive mixer has been connected to your computer, and Capture has been installed, simply launch Capture, and you are ready to record.

  • Page 109: Start Page

    Owner’s Manual Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist 7 Capture Key Commands Many operations in Capture have associated key commands (keyboard shortcuts) that can be used instead of navigating menus with the mouse. Several of these key commands use modifier keys, some of which differ depending on the operating system (Windows or Mac OS X).

  • Page 110: The Session Page

    Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist Capture Audio Device and Sample Rate Capture was specifically created for use with the PreSonus StudioLive series mixer and will only work with that device. It is not possible to configure any other audio device for use with Capture.
  • Page 111 Owner’s Manual Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist 7 Capture The following are diagrams and descriptions of the Session interface. Transport The Transport is at the top of the Session page and contains: • Meter Bridge: Peak LED-style meters with clip indicators for each input into Capture from your StudioLive mixer, plus an additional pair of meters for the routable Master track.

  • Page 112: The Edit Window

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist Capture • Play: Start playback at the current playback-cursor position. • Record: Start recording at the current playback-cursor position. • Loop: Engage/Disengage Loop mode. • Time Display: Displays the time at the current playback-cursor position.

  • Page 113: Getting Started In Capture

    Owner’s Manual Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist 7 Capture 7.4.5 Getting Started in Capture Tracking is the first stage of audio production. The following chapter discusses aspects of recording tracks in Capture, including Session creation and setup, Audio Tracks and Events, and more. Audio Device Before recording anything in Capture, please take a moment to be sure your StudioLive mixer is properly...
  • Page 114 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist Capture Capture Audio I/O Setup There is no need for audio inputs and outputs to be set up in Capture, as it automatically detects which type of StudioLive mixer (16.0.2, 16.4.2, two 16.4.2s, or 24.4.2) is connected and self-configures.
  • Page 115 Owner’s Manual Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist 7 Capture It is possible to process each StudioLive mixer input channel with the Fat Channel before the input signal is routed to Capture. To do this, you will need to engage the Post button in the Dig Out section of the Fat Channel for each channel in your StudioLive mixer.

  • Page 116: Recording In Capture

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist Capture Capture Main Source Selection The Auxiliary Stereo Track in Capture is a stereo channel intended to be used to record a stereo mix from your StudioLive. This mix can...

  • Page 117: Editing In Capture

    Owner’s Manual Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist 7 Capture Activating Recording in Capture Once you have the desired tracks record-enabled, the next step is to record. To activate recording, click on the Record button in the Transport. The Record button will turn red, and the Play button will turn green in the Transport;...
  • Page 118 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist Capture Size an Audio Event Events can be thought of as windows into audio files, where what you see is what you will hear. Sizing is a fundamental technique wherein Audio Events are made shorter or longer, so that only a portion of the audio they contain is seen, and therefore heard.
  • Page 119 Owner’s Manual Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist 7 Capture • Once a range has been selected, the Range Tool will automatically become the Arrow Tool whenever the mouse cursor is floated over the selected range. This makes quickly selecting and editing any range of an event very simple.

  • Page 120: Capture Session Navigation

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist Capture Suggestions Listen While Editing In audio production, the editing process can be particularly unforgiving. Small inaccuracies when splitting, moving, or performing other actions on recorded audio can lead to unwanted results.
  • Page 121 Owner’s Manual Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist 7 Capture Navigating Markers It is possible to quickly jump the Playback Cursor between markers in the Marker Lane. Click on the Previous Marker button in the Transport, or press [B] on the keyboard, to jump to the previous marker.

  • Page 122: Mixing In Capture

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist Capture 7.4.9 Mixing in Capture Mixing is the part of the production process where all recorded tracks are combined to mono or stereo. The goal is to balance relative volume, frequency, and dynamic content in order to achieve a desired cohesive sound.
  • Page 123 Owner’s Manual Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist 7 Capture Importing Audio Files It is possible to import WAV and AIFF audio files into your Session. To import an audio file, select Import Audio File from the Session menu to open the Import File menu.
  • Page 124 Mixing a Capture Session in Studio One Many users will want to use Capture strictly as a track-recording tool and mix the recorded tracks later in a DAW application. PreSonus has included a copy of Studio One Artist with your StudioLive for just this purpose.
  • Page 125 Owner’s Manual Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist 7 Capture with their corresponding positions, in your Capture Session, so that another audio program can reconstruct your Session automatically. This makes it possible for you to open your Capture Session and work as you normally do in your favorite recording application.

  • Page 126: Capture Key Commands

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist Capture 7.4.10 Capture Key Commands Key Commands   Action Key Command   File New Session Cntrl/Cntrl/Cmd+N Open Session Cntrl/Cntrl/Cmd+O Close Session Cntrl/Cmd+W Save Session Cntrl/Cmd+S Save Session As...
  • Page 127 Owner’s Manual Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist 7 Capture Key Commands ...continued   Action Key Command   Navigation Focus Next Focus Previous Shift+Tab Left Left Arrow Extend Selection Left Shift+Left Arrow Extend Selection Left Add Cntrl/Cmd+Shift+Left Arrow Skip Left Cntrl/Cmd+Left Arrow...

  • Page 128: 7.4.11 Capture Applications And Scenarios

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist Capture 7.4.11 Capture Applications and Scenarios When recording live, most people usually make a single, continuous multitrack recording. This involves record-enabling Audio Tracks in Capture, triggering recording, and continuing to record until the performance is done.
  • Page 129 Owner’s Manual Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist 7 Capture from all other channels in the StudioLive mixer. Even if the computer blows up during the live show, your live mix will be unaffected. You can mix and record a live performance using the StudioLive mixer and Capture with complete confidence.
  • Page 130 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist Capture To do this, first open the original Session. If you have not already done so, rename each marker to the desired name for each song. Then, select Export to Audio File from the Session menu.
  • Page 131 Owner’s Manual Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist 7 Capture Now you can plug the guitar or guitar-amp mic into an input channel on the StudioLive mixer and set the input level as you normally would. Then add the guitar-input channel to the Aux 1/2 mix that the guitarist will listen to so he can hear himself.

  • Page 132: Studio One Artist Quick Start

    Studio One Artist Quick Start Studio One Artist Quick Start Your StudioLive 24.4.2 comes with Studio One Artist recording and production software. Whether you are about to record your first album or your fiftieth, Studio One Artist provides you with all of the tools necessary to capture and mix a great performance.
  • Page 133 Artist online. • If your computer is not connected to the Internet, visit the Studio One product page at www.presonus.com on an Internet-connected computer to create your account. After you have created your account, skip to “Activating Studio One Artist Offline. ”...
  • Page 134 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist Studio One Artist Quick Start Activating Studio One Artist Offline • Once you have created a user account, launch Studio One Artist. From the Activate Studio One Menu, click on the Activate Offline link.

  • Page 135: Enabling The Audio Driver

    Start page. On this page, you will find document- management and device-configuration controls, as well as a customizable artist profile, a news feed, and links to demos and tutorials from PreSonus. If you have an Internet connection on your computer, these links will be updated as new tutorials become available on the PreSonus Web site.
  • Page 136 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist Studio One Artist Quick Start 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 137 Owner’s Manual Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist 7 Studio One Artist Quick Start In the Send To drop-down menu, select the MIDI interface output from which Studio One Artist will send MIDI data to your keyboard. If your keyboard controller does not need to receive MIDI data from Studio One (say, for moving motorized faders and the like), you can leave this unselected.

  • Page 138: Creating A New Song

    You’ll notice a list of templates on the left. The StudioLive 24.4.2 template will create a Song with a track for each of the 24 inputs. Every track is armed for recording, and no further setup is required.
  • Page 139 Owner’s Manual Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist 7 Studio One Artist Quick Start 3. To begin a new Song, select Empty Song from the Templates list. At this point, you should give your Song a name and select your preferred sample rate and bit depth.
  • Page 140 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist Studio One Artist Quick Start 7. Click on the Outputs tab, and you will see all of the available outputs on your StudioLive. At this time,...

  • Page 141: Creating Audio Tracks

    Owner’s Manual Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist 7 Studio One Artist Quick Start 7.5.5 Creating Audio Tracks 1. In the upper left corner of the Arrange window, you will notice several buttons. The middle button is the Add Tracks button. Click this button to bring up the Add Tracks window.

  • Page 142: Creating Midi Tracks

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist Studio One Artist Quick Start Creating MIDI Tracks 7.5.6 1. Click on the Add Tracks button. When the Add Tracks window launches, select Instrument as the track format and click the OK button.

  • Page 143: Adding Virtual Instruments And Plug-In Effects To Your Song

    Owner’s Manual Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist 7 Studio One Artist Quick Start 7.5.7 Adding Virtual Instruments and Plug-in Effects to Your Song You can add plug-ins and instruments to your Song by dragging- and-dropping 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 patch without ever scrolling through a menu.
  • Page 144 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Software: Universal Control, SL Remote, Capture, and Studio One Artist Studio One Artist Quick Start Drag-and-Drop Effects To add a plug-in effect to a track, click the Effects button and select it or one of its presets in the effects browser, then drag it over the track to which you would like to add it.

  • Page 145: Tutorials

    Owner’s Manual Tutorials Microphone Types and Placement Tutorials Microphone Types and Placement The StudioLive works with most types of microphones, including dynamic, ribbon, and condenser microphones. 8.1.1 Condenser Condenser microphones generally capture sound with excellent fidelity and are one of the most popular microphone choices for studio recording and, increasingly, for live performance as well.

  • Page 146: Usb Microphones And Other Types

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Tutorials Microphone Types and Placement 8.1.3 USB Microphones and Other Types Many microphone types are available, and as technology evolves, it is likely that more will be developed. One type of microphone to emerge recently is the USB microphone.
  • Page 147 Owner’s Manual Tutorials Microphone Types and Placement Electric Guitar Place a dynamic microphone an inch or two away from the speaker of the guitar amplifier. Experiment with exact location. If you are recording an amp with multiple speakers, experiment with each one to see if one sounds better than the others.
  • Page 148 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Tutorials Microphone Types and Placement Bass Guitar (Direct and Speaker) Plug the electric bass guitar into a passive direct box. Connect the instrument output from the passive direct box to a bass amplifier. Place a dynamic microphone an inch or two away from the speaker and connect it to a StudioLive microphone input.

  • Page 149: A Brief Tutorial On Dynamics Processing

    The heart of the StudioLive is the Fat Channel dynamics section. What follows is an excerpt from brief tutorial on dynamics processing, written by PreSonus president and founder Jim Odom. It is included to help you get the most out of your StudioLive.
  • Page 150 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Tutorials A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing Why do we need compression? Consider the previous discussion: You are mixing a rock performance with an average dynamic range of 20 dB. You wish to add an uncompressed vocal to the mix.
  • Page 151 Owner’s Manual Tutorials A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing 8.2.2 Types of Dynamic Processing Compression/Limiting Punch, apparent loudness, presence—these are just three of the many terms used to describe the effects of compression/limiting. Compression and limiting are forms of dynamic-range (gain) control. 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).
  • Page 152 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Tutorials A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing A solo guitar can seem to be masked by the rhythm guitars. Compression can make your lead soar above the track without shoving the fader through the roof. Bass guitar can be difficult to record. A consistent level with good attack can be achieved with proper compression.
  • Page 153 Owner’s Manual Tutorials A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing Compressor Sidechain. The sidechain jack interrupts the signal that the compressor is using to determine the amount of gain reduction it should apply. When no connector is inserted into this jack, the input signal goes directly to the compressor’s control circuitry.
  • Page 154 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Tutorials A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing Attack. The gate attack time sets the rate at which the gate opens. A fast attack rate is crucial for percussive instruments, whereas signals such as vocals and bass guitar require a slower attack. Too fast of an attack can, on these slow-rising signals, cause an artifact in the signal, which is heard as a click.

  • Page 155: Compression Settings: Some Starting Points

    8.2.3 Compression Settings: Some Starting Points The following are the compression presets that were used in the PreSonus BlueMax. We have included them as a jumping- off point for setting up compression on your StudioLive. Vocals Soft. This is an easy compression with a low ratio setting for ballads, allowing a wider dynamic range.
  • Page 156 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Tutorials A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing Electric Guitar. This is a setting for “crunch” electric rhythm guitar. A slow attack helps to get the electric rhythm guitar “up close and personal” and gives punch to your crunch.

  • Page 157: Corresponding Frequencies For The Equal-Tempered Scale

    8.2.4 Corresponding Frequencies for the Equal-Tempered Scale The Noise Gate on the StudioLive 24.4.2 features a frequency Key Filter. Use the table below, and the tables in Section 8.3.2, to help find the best Key Filter settings. Please note: the Hertz (Hz) measurements below are rounded to the nearest Hertz, and the kilohertz (kHz)measurements are rounded to the nearest 10 Hz.

  • Page 158: Equalizers

    Equalizers Equalizers The StudioLive 24.4.2 is equipped with a 4-band parametric equalizer on every input and output bus. Here’s a brief explanation of how an EQ functions, as well as some charts to help you navigate the frequency ranges of various instruments so you can quickly choose the best EQ settings for your recordings and live mixes.
  • Page 159 Graphic EQ The StudioLive 24.4.2 features 4 stereo, 31-band, graphic EQs that can be inserted on a variety of buses. (See Section 5.3 for details.) A graphic EQ is a multiband equalizer that uses sliders to adjust the amplitude for each frequency band.

  • Page 160: Equalization Settings: How To Find The Best And Leave The Rest

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Tutorials Equalizers can make midrange instruments (guitar, snare, saxophone, etc.) “honky, ” and too much boost between 1 kHz and 2 kHz can make your mix sound thin or “tinny. ” High Mids (2 kHz to 4 kHz). The attack portion of percussive and rhythm instruments occurs in this range.
  • Page 161 Owner’s Manual Tutorials Equalizers Table 1 Instrument What to Cut Why to Cut What to Boost Why to Boost Human Voice 7 kHz Sibilance 8 kHz Big sound 2 kHz Shrill 3 kHz and above Clarity 1 kHz Nasal 200-400 Hz Body 80 Hz and below Popping P’s...
  • Page 162 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Tutorials Equalizers Table 2...

  • Page 163: General Eq Suggestions

    Owner’s Manual Tutorials Equalizers 8.3.3 General EQ Suggestions Included with your StudioLive is a library of Channel Strip presets. Section 4.1.6 discusses how to load these presets onto a channel or bus and how to create your own presets. For an idea of where to start, check out the following generic EQ settings for several different instruments.
  • Page 164 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Tutorials Equalizers Percussion Snare LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID ON/OFF SHELF FREQ (Hz) GAIN ON/OFF FREQ (Hz) GAIN HIGH MID HI MID HIGH MID HIGH MID HIGH ON/ HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH ON/OFF...
  • Page 165 Owner’s Manual Tutorials Equalizers Distorted Electric Guitar LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID ON/OFF SHELF FREQ (Hz) GAIN ON/OFF FREQ (Hz) GAIN HIGH MID HI MID HIGH MID HIGH MID HIGH ON/ HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH ON/OFF FREQ (kHz) GAIN SHELF FREQ (kHz)

  • Page 166: Subgroup Mixing

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Tutorials Subgroup Mixing Subgroup Mixing A subgroup allows you to combine multiple channels in a single bus so that the overall level for the entire group is controlled by a single fader. In addition to level control, the StudioLive allows you to apply the Fat Channel’s noise gate, limiter, compression, and EQ to the group as a whole, in addition to the processing available for each channel.

  • Page 167: Effects Group

    Owner’s Manual Tutorials Subgroup Mixing 2. After you have gone through the entire kit and are satisfied with each channel’s level, EQ, and dynamics, unsolo your final channel. Have the drummer play the entire kit and set the relative volume and panning for each mic in the mix.
  • Page 168 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Tutorials Aux Bus Mixing 5. Press the Select button for EFX A and assign this bus to Subgroup 3 and to the Main outputs. If you like you can also add some dynamics processing and EQ at this point.

  • Page 169: Aux Bus Mixing

    Owner’s Manual Tutorials Aux Bus Mixing Aux Bus Mixing The Aux bus provides outputs to create auxiliary mixes that are separate from the main and subgroup mixes. The StudioLive is equipped with 12 aux buses: Aux 1 through 10, which have physical output jacks, and EFX A and B, which are the internal effects buses.

  • Page 170: Using An External Effects Processor

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Tutorials Aux Bus Mixing 8.5.2 Using an External Effects Processor There are at least two advantages to using an aux bus for an effects processor rather than using a channel insert: several channels can be sent to a single processor, and you can vary the level sent from each channel to the processor, allowing you to create an effects mix.
  • Page 171 Owner’s Manual Tutorials Aux Bus Mixing 2. Turn the Output knob in the Aux 3 section to 12 o’clock and press the Aux In A Select button. In the Fat Channel, assign Aux In A to the main outputs. 3. Press the Mix button for Aux 3. The meter section of the StudioLive will now show the output levels of each of the 24 channels.

  • Page 172: Digital Effects

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Tutorials Digital Effects Digital Effects The StudioLive includes two stereo effects processors that feature the two most common type of effects is use for live sound: reverb and delay. 8.6.1 Reverb Reverberation —or reverb, as it is more commonly known—is perhaps the most widely used effect.

  • Page 173: Delay

    Owner’s Manual Tutorials Digital Effects 8.6.2 Delay A delay essentially creates an echo, although you can often use delays to create more complex time-based effects. The source signal is delayed so that it is heard later than it actually occurred. Delay Time.

  • Page 174: Level Setting Procedure In Detail

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Tutorials Level Setting Procedure in Detail Level Setting Procedure in Detail Setting the proper levels is an important part of getting the right sound. The following steps will assist you in quickly setting your levels. 1. Turn each of the 24 trims to 0/-20.

  • Page 175: The Solo Bus

    Owner’s Manual Tutorials The Solo Bus The Solo Bus The StudioLive features an independent Solo bus. This feature is extremely useful in setting levels for monitor mixes, dialing in dynamics processing on each channel, and fixing issues during a live show without interrupting the main mix. The Solo bus has three different modes: AFL (default), PFL, and SIP.

  • Page 176: Destructive Soloing

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Tutorials The Solo Bus Destructive Soloing 8.8.2 Destructive Soloing or Solo in Place (SIP) is a great way to tune each channel’s dynamics individually in live mix situations or do some surgical editing in the studio. SIP mode mutes every Channel and Bus that is not soloed in the main bus (that is, if Channel 3 is soloed, you will only hear Channel 3 in your Mains).

  • Page 177: Cascading Two Studiolive 24.4.2S

    Any value larger than that of the Master can be used for the cascaded unit NOTE: Once a StudioLive 24.4.2’s Link ID has been changed from 0 to any other number, it will not connect to a computer. This disables its ability to communicate with the driver, even if it is no longer linked to another mixer.

  • Page 178: Internal Effects Buses

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Tutorials Cascading Two StudioLive 24.4.2s 3. To begin, press the Aux 3 Mix button on either mixer. The Fat Channel meters and encoders on both mixers will be ready for you to create an Aux 3 mix. you...

  • Page 179: Scene Store And Recall

    Owner’s Manual Tutorials Cascading Two StudioLive 24.4.2s 8.9.5 Scene Store and Recall Channel Strip presets, Effects presets, and mix Scenes are stored and recalled locally on each mixer. However, if you are creating a mix Scene, the name that you create on either of the mixers will be transmitted to the entire chain. For example, if you store a scene named “3 Mixer Show”...

  • Page 180: Technical Information

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Technical Information Specifications Technical Information Specifications Microphone Preamp Type XLR Female, balanced Frequency Response to Direct Output (at unity gain) 20 Hz-40 kHz, 0 / -0.5 dBu Frequency Response to Main Output (at unity gain) 20 Hz-20 kHz, ± 0.5 dBu Input Impedance 1 kΩ...

  • Page 181: Auxiliary Inputs

    Owner’s Manual Technical Information Specification Auxiliary Inputs Type 1/4” TRS Female, balanced (2 stereo pairs) Maximum Input Level +22 dBu Main Outputs Type XLR Male, balanced (stereo pair); 1/4” TRS Female, balanced (stereo pair); XLR Male, balanced (mono) Rated Output Level +24 dBu Output Impedance 10 kΩ...

  • Page 182: Specifications

    PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Technical Information Specifications Noise Gate / Expander Key Listen Filter 2nd order resonant bypass; Q=0.7; OFF, 40 Hz - 16 kHz Threshold Range -84 dB to 0 dB Gate Attenuation Range -84 dB to 0 dB Attack Time 0.02s to 500 ms...

  • Page 183: Digital Audio

    Owner’s Manual Technical Information Specifications Digital Audio ADC Dynamic Range (A-wtd, 48 kHz) 118 dB DAC Dynamic Range (A-wtd, 48 kHz) 118 dB FireWire S400, 400 Mb/s Internal Processing 32-bit, floating point Sampling Rate 44.1, 48 kHz A/D/A Bit Depth 24 bits Reference Level for 0 dBFS -18 dBu...

  • Page 184: Channel Presets

    Channel Presets Your StudioLive comes with 50 Fat Channel presets that were custom- designed by professional PreSonus users. These presets can be altered, renamed and overwritten, and there are 50 additional empty storage locations where you can build your own custom library of channel-strip settings.

  • Page 185: Digital Effects Types

    Owner’s Manual Technical Information Digital Effects Library Digital Effects Types Your StudioLive contains 13 different effect types from which to create your own custom presets or to redesign the included library of presets. NAME TYPE PARAM 1 PARAM 2 PARAM 3 PARAM 4 PARAM 5 PARAM 6...
  • Page 186 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Technical Information Block Diagram Block Diagram Firewire Send 1-24 Input Input Channels 1-24 Channel Meter Gain Output Mic -6 + 65 dB Line -20 +20 dB Phase Channel Insert Equalizer Gate Compressor Limit Limit Mic Input...
  • Page 187 Owner’s Manual Technical Information Block Diagram Master Bus Dig Out FireWire Send Master Meter TalkBack Mic to Main Equalizer Gate Compressor Limit BALANCE LINE DRIVERS Left Main Output 36 - 465Hz 90 - 1.2kHz 380 - 5kHz 1.4k - 18kHz Right Output Level Attenution 0 to -40 dB...
  • Page 188 Aux 2 Aux 3 Aux 4 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Technical Information Aux 5 Aux 6 Aux 7 Block Diagram Aux 8 Aux 9 Aux 10 Aux Return A Dig Out FireWire Send Block Diagram ...continued Aux Input B Equalizer...
  • Page 189 Owner’s Manual Technical Information Block Diagram AUX 7-10 Aux 1 Aux 2 Aux 3 TalkBack Mic to Aux Bus Aux 4 Aux 5 Aux 6 Aux 7 Links to Output Dim Level Aux 8 Equalizer -14 dB Gate Compressor Aux 9 Aux 10 Equalizer Gate...
  • Page 190 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Technical Information ™ Old-Fashioned Analog Session Data StudioLive 24.4.2 Track Trim Production Notes Track Trim Production Notes Instrument ______________________________ Instrument ______________________________ Mic used ______________________________ Mic used ______________________________ Notes ______________________________ Notes ______________________________ ________________________ ________________________ Instrument ______________________________ Instrument ______________________________...
  • Page 191 Owner’s Manual Technical Information Recall Sheet (print out on US tabloid or Euro A3 paper or 2-page letter size or A4) Artist ____________________________Scene ________________________Date __________________ A U X I N P U T S AUX In A SOURCE AUX In B SOURCE Level Level Notes ________________________________...

  • Page 192: 10.0 Troubleshooting And Warranty

    You can get individual technical assistance by calling PreSonus at 1-225-216-7887, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Time. PreSonus technical support is available via email during the same hours at techsupport@presonus.com.
  • Page 193 This video chipset is only found in PC laptops and is entirely integrated as the computer’s only video controller. PreSonus strongly recommends that users do not purchase a system with this chipset, as there is currently no workaround for this incompatibility.

  • Page 194: Presonus Studiolive

    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 195: Index

    Owner’s Manual Index A-K Index Ableton Live 65 Equalizer 29 AFL 169 Definition 152 Arrow Tool 111 Graphic 153 Assigning FX Parametric 152 To Main Bus & Subgroups 39 Shelving 153 Audio Device Eraser Tool 113 Capture 107 Expander 25 Studio One Artist 129 Expansion Audio I/O Set-up...
  • Page 196 PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 ™ Index L-Z Safe Modes 73 LCD Contrast 58 Sample Rate 59, 72 Limiter 33 Scenes Loading Presets Creating in VSL 78 Fat Channel 54 Recalling 52 FX 48 Recalling Groups 53 Graphic EQ 58 Recalling In VSL 81...
  • Page 197 Owner’s Manual Current Section Current Sub Section...
  • Page 198 Note: No product support is available when you call the number above. Refer to your Certificate of Warranty in your Owner’s Manual for PreSonus’ Product Support telephone number. Baton Rouge • USA • www.presonus.com...
  • Page 199 © 2011 PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc., all rights reserved: AudioBox, Capture, FireStudio, PreSonus, StudioLive, Studio One, and XMAX. Mac, Mac OS, and Macintosh 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.
  • Page 200 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by PreSonus Audio Electronics could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules. This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is applicable) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

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