PreSonus QUANTUM-4848 Users Manual

Quantum 4848

Ultra-low latency Thunderbolt™ Audio Interface

Owner’s Manual

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English

Table of Contents

1 Overview — 1

1.1 Introduction — 1

1.2 Product Registration — 1

1.2 What is in the Box — 2

1.3 What’s in your My PreSonus Account — 2

1.4 Companion PreSonus Products — 3

2 Hookup — 4

2.1 Front Panel Indicators — 4

2.2 Back Panel Connections — 5

2.3 Quantum 4848 Hookup Diagram — 7

3 Connecting to a Computer — 8

3.1 Installation for Windows and macOS — 8

3.2 Using a Quantum Interface with Popular

Audio Applications — 8

4 Universal Control
and UC Surface — 10

6.3 Creating a New Song — 23

6.3.1 Configuring Your I/O — 24

6.3.2 Creating Audio and MIDI Tracks — 25

6.3.3 Recording an Audio Track — 27

6.3.4 Adding Virtual Instruments

and Effects — 27

6.4 Optimizing Latency and Performance — 29

6.4.1 Device Block Size — 29

6.4.2 Audio Dropout Protection — 29

6.4.3 Plug-in Use with Native Low-Latency

Monitoring — 30

6.5 Monitor Mixing in Studio One — 30

6.5.1 Cue Mix Functions — 31

6.5.2 Punching In — 32

6.6 Pipeline XT — 33

7 Technical Information — 35

7.1 Specifications — 35

4.1 Firmware Updates — 10

4.2 Universal Control Launch Window — 10

4.3 Metering — 12

4.4 RTA — 12

5 Aggregating Devices — 14

5.1 macOS — 14

5.2 Windows — 16

6 Studio One Profesional
Quick Start — 18

6.1 Installation and Authorization — 18

6.2 Setting Up Studio One — 19

6.2.1 Configuring Audio Devices — 20

6.2.2 Configuring MIDI Devices — 20

8 Warranty Information — 36

8.1 How Consumer Law Relates

To This Warranty — 36

1 Overview

1.1 Introduction

1 Overview

1.1 Introduction

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Thank you for purchasing a PreSonus Quantum 4848 Thunderbolt Audio Interface.
PreSonus Audio Electronics has designed the Quantum 4848 for the recording
professional. Route audio from your vintage gear to your DAW and back without
any signal degradation, capturing every nuance of your favorite boutique
equipment at extremely low latency thanks to our custom Thunderbolt drivers.

We encourage you to contact us with questions or comments regarding your
PreSonus Quantum 4848 interface. PreSonus Audio Electronics is committed
to constant product improvement, and we highly value your suggestions. We
believe the best way to achieve our goal of constant product improvement
is by listening to the real experts: our valued customers. We appreciate
the support you have shown us through the purchase of this product
and are confident that you will enjoy your Quantum 4848 interface!

About this manual: We suggest that you use this manual to familiarize
yourself with the features, applications, and correct connection procedures
for your Quantum 4848 interface before trying to connect it to your computer.
This will help you avoid problems during installation and setup.

Throughout this manual you will find Power User Tips that can quickly
make you a Quantum-series interface expert. In addition to the
Power User Tips, you will find tutorials on Studio One Professional and
Pipeline. These tutorials are designed to get you up and running with
the included professional software suite as quickly as possible.

1.2 Product Registration

PreSonus is committed to delivering the best experience for our
customers. My PreSonus is a one-stop portal for all our registered
customers’ needs. From your My PreSonus account, you can view all
your PreSonus hardware and software registrations; download drivers,
installers, and content; contact support; track orders and more.

To register your Quantum 4848

–OR–

Download the MyPreSonus app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Go to My.PreSonus.com and follow the onscreen instructions.

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1 Overview

1.2 What is in the Box

1.2 What is in the Box

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Your Quantum-series interface package contains the following:

PreSonus Quantum 4848 Thunderbolt Audio Interface

External power supply

Product registration and software authorization card

PreSonus Health Safety and Compliance Guide

Power User Tip: All companion software and drivers for your PreSonus Quantum-series
interface are available for download from your My PreSonus user account. Simply visit

http://my.presonus.com and register your Quantum-series interface to receive

downloads and licenses.

1.3 What’s in your My PreSonus Account

Once you register your Quantum-series interface, you
will be able to download the following:

Studio One Professional recording software and content

Universal Control (necessary for firmware updates)

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1.4 Companion PreSonus Products

1.4 Companion PreSonus Products

Thanks for choosing PreSonus! As a solutions company, we believe the best way to
take care of our customers (that’s you) is to ensure that you have the best possible
experience from the beginning of your signal chain to the end. To achieve this goal,
we’ve prioritized seamless integration throughout every design phase of these
products from day one. The result is systems that communicate with each other
as intended—straight out of the box—without excessive configuration hassles.

We’re here for you. Find out more at www.presonus.com.

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2 Hookup

2.1 Front Panel Indicators

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2.1 Front Panel Indicators

Thunderbolt Sync. This indicator will illuminate blue when your Quantum 4848 is
properly synced to your computer over Thunderbolt.

Sample Rate Indicators. These LEDs display the currently set Sample Rate for your
Quantum 4848.

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Signal Indicators. These 32 indicators can be set to monitor either the
analog input or analog output signal from UC Suface. See Section 4.2.

Power button and Sync light. The lighted ring around the power button of your
Quantum 4848 is a clock source / sync indicator. It lets you know if your unit is
receiving word clock correctly.

• Blue. When this light is blue, your Quantum 4848 is correctly
synced via Thunderbolt, word clock, or ADAT.

• Flashing red and blue. Quantum 4848 is in the process
of trying to sync to a received clock signal.

• Red. Quantum 4848 is either not synced to your computer
or its external clock source is not present.

• Flashing purple. The identify button is active in UC Surface.

Power User Tip: Word clock is the timing signal with which digital devices sync
frame rates. Proper word clock sync prevents digital devices from having pops, clicks,
and distortion in the audio signal due to mismatched digital audio transmission. In
general, you will use your Quantum 4848 interface as the master clock in your
studio; it provides high-quality word clock for this purpose. However, if you would
like to use another device as the master clock, you can set the input source for
clocking in UC Surface. See Section 4.1 for details.

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2.2 Back Panel Connections

Line Inputs. The lower row of DB25 connections are for use with line-level
devices. These inputs are scaled to accept line-level signals up to +18 dBu.

Line Outputs. The upper row of DB25 connections provide 32 balanced
line outputs to route to external devices, such as headphone amps, signal
processors, and patchbays. Each output has an independent playback stream.

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Clock In and Out. These BNC connections allow Quantum-series interfaces to
receive and transmit word clock to and from other digital audio devices.

Power User Tip: When using the BNC Clock input for external clock, you will need to set
“Wordclock” as the Clock Source in Universal Control as well as to set the sample rate to
be the same as the external clocksource device. See Section 4.1 for details. A 75Ω BNC
word clock cable is required to achieve proper sync.

The Tascam format DB25 connectors DB25 connectors
provide eight balanced channels on a single analog
connector. Balanced DB25 fan-out snakes can be obtained in
various configurations at most recording and live-sound
retailers. Common configurations are DB25 to (8) XLRM, DB25
to (8) XLRF, and DB25 to (8) TRS.

ADAT – S/MUX In and Out. These are the ADAT – Dual S/MUX connections
for your external digital devices. When recording or playing back at 44.1
or 48 kHz, each ADAT I/O will provide 8 of the 16 available channels
consecutively, from left to right. When recording or playing back at 88.2 or
96 kHz, each connection will provide four of the available eight channels.

These inputs and outputs do not function at 176.4 or 192 kHz:

ADAT 1 Input ADAT 2 Input ADAT 1 Output ADAT 2 Output

44.1 / 48 kHz Channels 33-40 Channels 41-48 Channels 33-40 Channels 41-48

88.2 / 96 kHz Channels 33-36 Channels 37-40 Channels 33-36 Channels 37-40

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When connecting a PreSonus DigiMax DP88 to your Quantum 4848, the ADAT
connections will also send and receive preamp control information for the DigiMax
DP88, so that it can be controlled directly from UC Surface or Studio One.

Power User Tip: You will need to set “ADAT 1” as the Clock Source in Universal Control as
well as to set the sample rate to be the same as the external clocksource device when
clocking external via ADAT. See Section 4.1 for details. The ADAT 2 input cannot be used
to receive word clock.

Thunderbolt ports. Use these ports to connect your Quantum 4848 to your
computer. The second Thunderbolt port can be used to connect other Thunderbolt
devices to your computer.

Power User Tip: Quantum interfaces support clustering over Thunderbolt. In addition to
allowing you to use your Quantum-series interface as a Thunderbolt hub, this allows you
to chain up to four Quantum interfaces, aggregated over Thunderbolt, for higher I/O
counts. See Section 5 for more information.

Power Connection. This is where you connect the external power supply for your
Quantum 4848. Your Quantum interface is equipped with a twist-lock power
connection, keep this in mind when connecting disconnecting it from your interface.

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3 Connecting to a Computer

3.1 Installation for Windows and macOS

3 Connecting to a Computer

Before connecting your Quantum 4848 to a computer, please visit www.presonus.

com/products/Quantum-4848/techspecs to verify the latest system requirements.

Note: The speed of your processor, amount of RAM, and capacity, size, and speed of your
hard drives will greatly affect the overall performance of your recording system. A faster
processor and more RAM can reduce signal latency (delay) and improve overall
performance.

The Universal Control installer for macOS and Windows is available for download
from your My PreSonus user account. This bundled installer includes Universal
Control, UC Surface, and the audio driver for Quantum-series interfaces. To begin,
you must create or log into your My PreSonus user account, and register your
Quantum interface, either by downloading the My PreSonus app for your iOS or
Android device or by visiting http://my.presonus.com. Once registered, all software
downloads will be available from within your My PreSonus user account.

3.1 Installation for Windows and macOS

Connect your Quantum 4848 to an available Thunderbolt port and launch
the Universal Control installer. The installer will take you through each step
of the installation process. This application will install the macOS or Windows
drivers as well as UC Surface. Please read each message carefully.

It is recommended that you quit all applications before you start the installation.

The Universal Control installer will take you through
each step of the installation process.

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3.2 Using a Quantum Interface with Popular Audio Applications

Complete setup instructions for Studio One Professional and a brief tutorial
on its features can be found in Section 6 of this manual. However, you can
use your Quantum 4848 with any audio-recording application that supports
Core Audio or ASIO. Please consult the documentation that came with your
audio application for specific instructions on how to select the Quantum­series interface driver as the audio-device driver for your software.

Below are basic driver-setup instructions for a few popular audio applications.

Ableton Live

1. Launch Ableton Live.

2. Go to Options | Preferences | Audio.

3. Choose Driver Type: ASIO | Audio Device: ASIO PreSonus Quantum 4848.

4. Go to Input Config: Enable and select the desired Input channels.

5. Go to Output Config: Enable and select the desired Output channels.

Avid Pro Tools 10+

1. Launch Pro Tools.

2. Go to Setup | Hardware and select Quantum 4848
from the Peripherals list. Click OK.

3. Go to Setup | Playback Engine and select Quantum 4848
from the menu at the top of the window. Click OK.

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3.2 Using a Quantum Interface with Popular Audio Applications

Apple Logic

1. Launch Logic.

2. Go to Logic | Preferences | Audio.

3. Click on the Devices Tab.

4. On the Core Audio tab, check Enabled.

5. Select PreSonus Quantum 4848 from the device menu.

6. You will be asked if you’d like to relaunch Logic. Click try (re)launch.

7. Your Quantum 4848 features custom I/O labels for faster workflow. To
enable these labels for use in Logic, go to Options | Audio | I/O Labels.

8. The second column in the pop-up window will be named Provided
by Driver. Activate each of these labels for your Quantum 4848.

Cakewalk Sonar

1. Launch Sonar.

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Steinberg Cubase

2. Go to Options | Audio... and click on the Advanced tab.

3. Change the Driver Mode to “ASIO.” (Note: Using WDM, rather than
ASIO, for pro audio applications is not recommended.)

4. Click the “OK” button.

5. Restart Sonar.

6. Go to Options | Audio... and click on the Drivers tab.

7. Highlight all input and output drivers beginning with “PreSonus Quantum 4848”

8. Go to Options | Audio... and click on the General tab.

9. Set the Playback Timing Master to “PreSonus Quantum 4848... DAW Out 1.”

10. Set the Recording Timing Master to “PreSonus Quantum 4848... Line 1.”

1. Launch Cubase.

2. Go to Devices | Device Setup.

3. Select “VST Audio System” from the Devices column in the Device Setup.

4. Select PreSonus Quantum 4848 from the ASIO Driver dropdown list.

5. Click “Switch” to begin using the Quantum driver.

6. Once you have successfully changed the driver, go to Devices |
VST Connections to enable your input and output buses.

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4.1 Firmware Updates

4 Universal Control and UC Surface

Included in Universal Control is UC Surface, a powerful control
software for your Quantum 4848 that provides extensive metering
as well as configuration options for Quantum 4848 users.

4.1 Firmware Updates

UC Surface is designed to verify that your Quantum 4848 has the correct firmware
version installed. You will be prompted if your Quantum 4848 interface needs its
firmware updated. Click on the Update Firmware button to begin the update.

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Warning: Do not power off or disconnect your Quantum 4848 during the

firmware update. Once the firmware update is successfully completed, you
will be alerted and instructed to disconnect your power supply and Thunderbolt
cable and reconnect it before rebooting your device. It is not sufficient to simply

power down your unit, you must disconnect the power source in addition to the
Thunderbolt cable.

When the firmware update is complete, you must disconnect the
physical power source from your Quantum 4848 and reconnect
it. Powering it off it will not complete the update process.

4.2 Universal Control Launch Window

Universal Control is a powerful hardware-management application for all PreSonus
interface products. It allows you to view any PreSonus interface product connected
to your computer or your computer’s network.

When Universal Control is launched, you will see the Launch window.
From this window, you can manage all the driver settings.

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4.2 Universal Control Launch Window

Sample Rate. Changes the sample rate.

You can set the sample rate to 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192 kHz. A higher
sample rate will increase the fidelity of the recording but will increase the file
size and the amount of system resources necessary to process the audio.

Clock Source. Sets the digital clock source.

From this menu, you can set the clock source for your Quantum
interface: Internal, External S/PDIF, or External ADAT. Please note: Only

ADAT 1 can be used as a clock source input for your Quantum.

Channel Profile. Some third-party DAW applications, like ProTools
Native, limit simultaneous I/O to 32 ins and outs. Channel Profile
modes are provided so that you can customize your 48-channel
I/O configuration for 32-channel application as follows:

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Standard 16 Line + 16 ADAT 24 Line + 8 ADAT

Input Streams

Recording Streams 1-8 Analog 1-8 Analog 1-8 Analog 1-8

Recording Streams 9-16 Analog 9-16 Analog 9-16 Analog 9-16

Recording Streams 17-24 Analog 17-24 ADAT 1 1-8 Analog 17-24

Recording Streams 25-32 Analog 25-32 ADAT 2 1-8 ADAT 1 1-8

Recording Streams 33-42 ADAT 1 1-8 Disabled Disabled

Recording Streams 43-48 ADAT 2 1-8 Disabled Disabled

Output Streams

Playback Streams 1-8 Analog 1-8 Analog 1-8 Analog 1-8

Playback Streams 9-16 Analog 9-16 Analog 9-16 Analog 9-16

Playback Streams 17-24 Analog 17-24 ADAT 1 1-8 Analog 17-24

Playback Streams 25-32 Analog 25-32 ADAT 2 1-8 ADAT 1 1-8

Playback Streams 33-42 ADAT 1 1-8 Disabled Disabled

Playback Streams 43-48 ADAT 2 1-8 Disabled Disabled

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4.3 Metering

4.3 Metering

When you first launch UC Surface, you will be able to view the
input metering for all 32 analog inputs and outputs:

Front Panel Metering Toggle

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ADAT Inputs

4.4 RTA

By default, the 32 LEDs on the front panel of your Quantum 4848 display the signal
level for your 32 analog inputs. From UC Surface, you can toggle them to display the
signal from the 32 analog outputs instead.

When a DigiMax DP88 is connected to the ADAT Input and Output on your Quantum
4848, you will be presented with ADAT controls, allowing you to remote control your
DigiMax DP88’s preamps, direct line input, and phantom power. To view these
controls, click on the ADAT button in the upper right corner of the UC Surface
window.

UC Surface provides a real-time analyzer (RTA) in which x = frequency and y =
amplitude for every input and output. An RTA provides a close visual representation
of what you are hearing. It provides a view of the long-term spectrum of the signal,
such as the one third-octave spectrum long-term average of a musical performance.

To enable the RTA for any input or output, select its meter from the top of the screen.

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4.4 RTA

The Quantum RTA provides several customization features that allow you
to view the RTA in the way that is most useful for your application.

Height. This provides a more or less granular display for the RTA.

Range. Use the Range controls to set the upper and lower decibel limits that the RTA

will display.

Hold. Use this control to set the peak hold time for each band of the RTA.

Average. Averaging is a mathematical process that takes multiple data samples and

performs division to acquire a statistically more accurate calculation of the response.
That’s a technical way of saying that it slows down the “real-time” of a real-time
analyzer.

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At the bottom of the screen, you will find the signal meter.
This meter can be customized for your application.

Meter Style. This menu allows you to change the type of output
metering displayed at the bottom of the screen.

• Peak. This type of metering displays the instantaneous level of the audio signal.

• K-20, K-14, and K-12. K-System metering displays loudness metering
and dynamic range. Select the scale based on the genre or media
format. K-20 is used for film, classical music, and high-fidelity recordings.
It provides the most dynamic range visualization. K-14 is used for
mainstream pop, rock, and country. K-12 is used for broadcast and
radio and provides the least dynamic range visualization.

• EBU R128. Displays the perceived loudness of the
signal based on the EBU R128 standard.

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5.1 macOS

5 Aggregating Devices

Up to four Quantum 4848 interfaces can be aggregated together for
combined 192 inputs and 192 outputs at 44.1 and 48 kHz . Quantum-series
interfaces are fully compatible with one another and PreSonus supports
the aggregation of any four Quantum-series interfaces together.

From UC Surface, you can easily locate every Quantum interface connected to your
computer by pressing the Identify button in the Device Tab. This will flash the power
button purple.

5.1 macOS

1. Connect the Quantum-series interface you’d like to use
as the master clock to your computer first.

2. Launch Audio MIDI Setup.

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3. Select the Quantum model, and click on the plus sign in the
lower left hand corner. Select “Create Aggregate Device.”

4. Check the Use box to the left of the master Quantum-series interface.

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Quantum 4848 #1 (Master)

Quantum 4848 #2

Quantum 4848 #3

Quantum 4848 #4

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5. Connect your other Quantum interfaces.

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Power User Tip: For tighter clocking, PreSonus recommends designating one
Quantum interface as the master and using BNC wordclock to sync additional units.

6. Check the Drift Correction box beside each slaved Quantum-series interface.

Your Quantum system is now ready to use.

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Quantum 4848 #1 (Master)

Quantum 4848 #2

Quantum 4848 #3

Quantum 4848 #4

5.2 Windows

5.2 Windows

1. Connect your Quantum interfaces to your computer

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and launch Universal Control.

Please Note: Your Quantum interfaces must be clocked to each other via BNC and
one unit must be designated as the master.

2. Select the Quantum interface you would like to use as the
first bank of channels and set the priority to “1.”

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3. Select the Quantum interface you would like to use for the next bank of

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channels. Set the priority to “2” and the Clock Source to Wordclock.

4. If you are connected three or four Quantum interfaces, you will
repeat step 3 and set the priority to 3 and 4 respectively.

Your Quantum system is now ready to use.

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6.1 Installation and Authorization

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Quantum 4848 users will find a license for Studio One Professional in their
My PreSonus user account. As an integrated system, Studio One Professional
allows you to unleash the full potential of their Quantum 4848.

A complete user reference manual is installed with Studio One Professional.
This Quick Start will guide you through set-up and configuration as
well as some specialized functions for Quantum 4848. For all other
functions, please consult the Studio One Reference Manual.

6.1 Installation and Authorization

Once you have installed the drivers for your audio interface and connected it to
your computer, you can use the included PreSonus Studio One music-production
software to begin recording, mixing, producing, and mastering your music.

To install Studio One, log into your My PreSonus account and register your
interface. Your product key for Studio One will automatically be registered
to your My PreSonus account with your hardware registration.

Downloading and running the Studio One installer.

To install Studio One, download the Studio One installer from your
My PreSonus account to the computer on which you will use it.

• Windows users: Launch the Studio One installer
and follow the onscreen instructions.

• Mac users: Drag the Studio One application into the
Applications folder on your Mac hard drive.

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6.2 Setting Up Studio One

Authorizing Studio One

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.

Installing bundled content for Studio One

Studio One comes bundled with an array of demo and tutorial
materials, instruments, loops, and samples. The Studio One bundle
includes all that you need to begin producing music.

The first time you launch Studio One, you will be prompted to install its companion
content. Select the content you wish to add and click “Install.” The content will
automatically begin to download and install from your My PreSonus user account.

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Power User Tip: You may be prompted to enter your My PreSonus user account
information. Clicking “Remember Credentials” will allow you to have immediate access to
any content you purchase from the PreSonus Marketplace.

6.2 Setting Up Studio One

Studio One was designed to work with PreSonus interfaces and provides
unique interoperability and simplified setup. When Studio One is launched,
by default you will be taken to the 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.

As mentioned previously, complete information on all aspects of Studio
One is available in the Reference Manual PDF located within Studio One.
The information in this tutorial covers only the basic aspects of Studio One
and is intended to get you set up and recording as quickly as possible.

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6.2 Setting Up Studio One

6.2.1 Configuring Audio Devices

1. In the middle of the Start page, you will see the Setup area. Studio One
automatically scans your system for all available drivers and selects a
driver. By default, it will choose a PreSonus driver if one is available.

2. 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.

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In the Options window, click on the Audio Setup tab and
select your device driver from the pull-down.

6.2.2 Configuring MIDI Devices

From the External Devices window in Studio One, you can configure
your MIDI keyboard controller, sound modules, and control surfaces. This
section will guide you through setting up your MIDI keyboard controller
and sound modules. Please consult the Reference Manual located within
Studio One for complete setup instructions for other MIDI devices.

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 to Section 6.3.

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.
In Studio One, these devices are referred to as Keyboards, and they must be
configured before they are available for use. In some cases, your MIDI keyboard
controller is also used as a tone generator. Studio One views the controller and

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tone-generation functions as two different devices; a MIDI keyboard controller
and a sound module. The MIDI controls (keyboard, knobs, faders, etc.) will be
set up as a Keyboard. The sound modules will be set up as an Instrument.

You can set up your external MIDI devices from the Setup area
in the Start page. Before setting up a new Song for recording,
take a moment to configure external devices.

Make sure you have connected the MIDI Out of your external MIDI
controller to a MIDI In on your MIDI interface. If you are using a USB
MIDI controller, connect it to your computer and power it on.

1. Click on the Configure External Devices link in the Setup area on
the Start page to launch the External Devices window.

2. Click the Add button. This will launch the Add Device window.

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3. 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.

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4. You must specify which MIDI channels will be used to communicate with
this keyboard. For most purposes, you should select all MIDI channels.
If you are unsure of which MIDI channels to choose, select all 16.

5. 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.

6. In the Receive From drop-down menu, select the MIDI interface
input from which Studio One will receive MIDI data (that is,
the MIDI port to which your keyboard is connected).

Power User Tip: In the Send To drop-down menu, select the MIDI interface output
from which your Studio One will send MIDI data to your keyboard. If your keyboard
controller doesn’t need to receive MIDI data from Studio One, you can leave this
unselected.

7. If this is the only keyboard that you will use to control your external
synthesizers and virtual instruments, you should check the box
next to Default Instrument Input. This will automatically assign
your keyboard to control all MIDI devices in Studio One.

8. Click OK.

If you have a sound module that you’d like to connect, leave the
External Devices window open and proceed to the next part of this
section. If not, you can close the window and skip to Section 6.3.

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Setting up an external MIDI sound module from the Start page.

MIDI instrument controllers (keyboards, MIDI guitars, etc.) send musical information
in the form of MIDI data to tone modules and virtual instruments, which respond
by generating sound, as instructed. Tone modules can be standalone sound
devices or can be integrated into a MIDI instrument, such as a keyboard synthesizer.
Studio One refers to all tone generators as Instruments. Once you have set up
your MIDI keyboard controller, take a moment to configure your sound module.

Make sure you have connected the MIDI In of your external
sound module to the MIDI Out of your MIDI interface.

9. In the External Devices window, click the Add button.

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10. 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.

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11. Specify which MIDI channels will be used to communicate with this sound
module. For most purposes, you should select all MIDI channels. If you are
unsure of which MIDI channels to select, we suggest you select all 16.

12. In the Send To menu, select the MIDI interface output from which Studio One
will send MIDI data to your sound module. Click OK and close the External
Devices window. You are now ready to start recording in Studio One.

The rest of this Quick Start Guide will go over how to set up a Song and will discuss
some general workflow tips for navigating through the Studio One environment.

6.3 Creating a New Song

Now that you’ve configured your audio and MIDI devices, let’s create
a new Song. We’ll start by setting up your default audio I/O.

1. From the Start page, select Create a New Song.

Power User Tip: Studio One Professional is an integrated recording and mastering
solution. To create a new environment to record, create a New Song. To create a
mastering project, create a New Project. Complete information on using the Project Page
to master Studio One sessions and audio files can be found in the Studio One
Reference Manual.

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2. 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.

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3. 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 for
recording and playback. You can also set the length of your Song and the
type of time format you would like the timeline to follow (notation bars,
seconds, samples, or frames). Click the OK button when you are finished.

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. This will automatically import loops at the
correct BPM.

6.3.1 Configuring Your I/O

1. Click on Song | Song Setup to set your sample rate and
resolution and configure your audio I/O.

2. Click on the Audio I/O Setup tab.

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3. From the Inputs tab, you can enable any or all of the inputs on your PreSonus
Quantum audio interface that you’d like to have available. We recommend
that you create a mono input for each of the inputs on your interface. If you
plan on recording in stereo, you should also create a few stereo inputs.

4. Click on the Outputs tabs to enable any or all of the outputs on your
Quantum audio interface. 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. In general, you will want this to be the main output bus.

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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.

Studio One allows you to create monitor mixes right from the console.
To enable this function, you must designate at least one output pair to
be a Cue Mix output. Click on the Cue Mix box next to any output pair
you’d like to use as a monitor mix output to enable this feature.

For more information, see Section 6.4.

6.3.2 Creating Audio and MIDI Tracks

1. 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.

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2. 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. Most important, you
can select the number and type of tracks you’d like to create.

Power User Tip: If you’d like the Talkback mic available for your session, create a
track with the Talkback input (Input 27) set as the source. This will allow you to route
it to your Cue Mix outputs. See Section 6.5.

• Audio. Use this track type to record and playback audio files.

• Instrument. Use this track to record and playback MIDI data to
control external MIDI devices or Virtual Instrument plug-ins.

• Automation. This track type lets you create automated
parameter controls for your session.

• Folder. This track helps you to manage your session as
well as to quickly edit multiple tracks at once.

Power User Tip: If you would like to add an audio track for each of the available inputs,
simply go to Track | Add Tracks for All Inputs.

Track anatomy:

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Meter

Custom

Track Color

ST/Mono

Audio Input

Source Select

Mute

Rec Arm

Track Name

Note: MIDI tracks are nearly identical to Audio tracks. The Input Source list for MIDI tracks
lists available external MIDI devices as well as any virtual instruments that have been
added to the Song.

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6.3.3 Recording an Audio Track

1. To begin recording, create an audio track from the Add
Tracks window, set its input to Input 1 on your Quantum 4848
interface, and connect a source to the same input.

2. Select Record Enable on the track. Turn up the Input 1 level on your
audio interface while speaking/singing into the microphone. You should
see the input meter in Studio One react to the input. Adjust the gain so
the input level is near its maximum without clipping (distorting).

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You are now ready to start recording. For complete instructions, please consult the
Studio One Reference manual located in Help | Studio One Reference Manual.

6.3.4 Adding Virtual Instruments and Effects

You can add plug-ins and instruments to your Song by dragging-and-dropping
them 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 preset without ever scrolling through a menu.

Opening the browser.

In the lower right corner of the Arrange window are three buttons:

• The Edit button opens and closes the audio and MIDI editors.

• The Mix button opens and closes the Mixer window.

• 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.

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Drag-and-drop virtual instruments.

To add a virtual instrument to you 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. Studio One will
automatically create a new track and load the instrument as the input.

Drag-and-drop effects.

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To add a plug-in effect to a track, click the Effects button in the browser and
select the plug-in or one of its presets in the effects browser. Drag-and-drop
the selection over the track to which you would like to add the effect.

Drag-and-drop audio and MIDI files.

Audio and MIDI files can be quickly located, auditioned, and imported into
your Song by dragging them from the file browser into the Arrange view.
If you drag the file to an empty space, a new track will be 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.

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6.4 Optimizing Latency and Performance

6.4 Optimizing Latency and Performance

When you are working with a large amount of audio tracks and virtual
instruments, computer performance can limit your capabilities. Increasing
the buffer size will free up computer resources, but this comes at the cost of
greater latency (or delay) when monitoring audio inputs or playing virtual
instruments. Setting the buffer too low can cause audio dropouts and glitches.

To solve this paradox, Studio One lets you set two processing
buffers: one for playback and effects processing separately and
another for audio input and virtual instrument monitoring.

6.4.1 Device Block Size

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From the Audio Setup Preferences menu we used to select the audio driver
in Section 6.2.1, you can also set the Device Block Size. This determines the
amount latency that you hear when monitoring audio inputs or playing
virtual instruments. For the lowest latency, Device Block Size should be
set to the lowest setting that provides the performance you need.

6.4.2 Audio Dropout Protection

Clicking on the Processing tab in the Audio Setup Preferences window,
will allow you to set the amount of Audio Dropout Protection you would
like to employ. This will automatically set a buffer size for playback and
processing of audio tracks, distinct from the Device Block Size setting.

If you use Native or Hardware Low-Latency Monitoring, the Dropout
Protection level has no effect on audible latency, though higher levels
can affect the responsiveness of onscreen meters and displays.

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Setting the process Block Size to an amount greater than the Device Block Size will
automatically let you have the option to use Native Low-Latency Monitoring.

The Monitoring Latencies display shows you the latency values for audio
inputs (round-trip, from input to output) and virtual instruments, based
on the current Device Block Size and Dropout Protection settings. The
“Standard” column shows the latency for the current settings if you
choose not to use Low-Latency Monitoring, while the “Low Latency”
column shows values for the Native Low-Latency Monitoring system.

6.4.3 Plug-in Use with Native Low-Latency Monitoring

When monitoring an audio input or virtual instrument through the Native
Low-Latency Monitoring system, any inserted FX on the corresponding
Channel continue to function and can be heard in real time, provided that
they add 3 ms or less of latency. Plug-ins that meet this latency requirement
show a green power button in the Console (rather than blue or gray).

Any inserted plug-ins that introduce more than 3 ms of latency are not
audible in the monitoring path while a Channel is armed for monitoring
or recording under Native Low-Latency Monitoring. They begin
functioning again when recording/monitoring mode is disengaged.

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6.5 Monitor Mixing in Studio One

You can set up monitor mixes with your Quantum interface using Studio
One’s unique Cue Mix feature. This feature provide monitor mix control
for your Quantum 4848 with independent level and pan control for each
channel in each mix. Simply designate a pair or pairs of outputs as a cue
mix, and you’ll find the Cue Mix controls in your Studio One mixer.

You can create a cue mix and send it to any output pair on your Quantum 4848. You
simply need to create a stereo output bus and enable Cue Mix.

Power User Tip: It is possible to designate the main output as a cue mix. This is helpful if
you often record yourself and require quick access to monitoring for live inputs. When the
main output is designated as a Cue Mix, a button will appear on any audio channel, with
an assigned audio input in the Console, below the Mute, Solo, Record, and Monitor
buttons.

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6.5.1 Cue Mix Functions

Once you have created a cue mix output, you will notice a special Send object
in the channels of the Console. This Send object is called a Cue Mix object.

In the Small Console view, Cue Mix objects appear in
the far left column of the extended channel.

In the Large Console view, Cue Mix objects appear below
the Send device rack on each channel.

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1. Activate Button. To completely remove any channel from a Cue Mix, simply
deactivate the Cue Mix object for that channel. In most instances, you will leave
this enabled.

2. Horizontal Level Fader. This is the channel’s Cue Mix volume control. By
default this level will be identical to the level set on the channel’s fader. Once
you move the Cue Mix level fader, the volume of that channel in the Cue Mix
will be independent of the main mix or any other cue mix in the session.

3. Pan Control. This sets the pan position for the channel in the Cue Mix
outputs. Like volume, panning is identical to the main mix by default.

4. Lock to Channel button. By default, the Lock to Channel button is enabled,
and level and pan values are locked to the Channel level and pan controls for
the Main mix. This means that each Cue Mix will be identical to the Main mix
in the Console. Changing the level or panning in the Main mix will change the
level or panning in the Cue Mix. However, changing the level or panning in
the Cue Mix object will unlock both settings, allowing independent control
of level and panning for each channel in each Cue Mix. Thus, the level and
panning for channels in a Cue Mix can be completely different from the related
level and pan in the Main mix. At any time, you can lock the Cue Mix level and
pan back to the channel settings by clicking on the Lock to Channel button.

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6.5.2 Punching In

The Quantum 4848’s unique integration with Studio One and ultra-low
latency performance make punching in easier than ever. This section will
guide you through setting up a punch in so that there is no change sonically
between audio you’re playing back and the audio you’re recording.

1. Before you begin, go to Studio One>Preferences and click on the Advanced tab.

2. On the Console preference tab, check the box next to “Audio track
monitoring mutes playback (Tape Style). This will allow you use Cue
Mix to monitor during a punch in. Click Apply and then OK.

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3. After you have recorded your audio, set the punch
in and out points in the timeline.

4. Enable the Autopunch button the left of the
Metronome settings in the transport.

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5. Record Arm your track, making sure to disable input monitoring.

You’re now ready to punch in. Simply rewind to the point in
the song at which you’d like to start and click record.

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6.6 Pipeline XT

Pipeline XT is a unique plug-in that allows you to insert external hardware
into your session and treat it just like a plug-in. Once inserted, Pipeline XT can
be dragged and dropped in the insert path to change order with other plug­ins, presets can be stored, and more. With automatic latency compensation
and the Quantum 4848’s low-latency Thunderbolt drivers, Pipeline XT is the
perfect tool to integrate your hardware rack into your Studio One session.

1. Send Output. This dropdown menu allows you to select the physical
Quantum 4848 output you would like to use to connect to your external
hardware unit. Note: Mono instances of Pipeline XT require a mono output

bus. Stereo instances of Pipeline XT can use mono or stereo output buses.

2. Send Meter. Monitors the output level from Studio
One to your external hardware unit.

3. Send Level. Adjusts the send level from Studio
One to your external hardware unit.

4. Text Edit. Click to add notes about your Pipeline setup.
Notes will appear in the field to the right.

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5. Show Picture. Pipeline XT supports adding a picture of your hardware
unit. This can be especially useful to store setting to recall later. When
viewing the image, clicking on the “...” in the upper right corner will allow
you to add a new image. Image size is limited to 1200x1200 pixels.

6. Scope Mode. Provides a visualization of the live input and output signals.
While in this mode, you’ll be able to hear both the input and the output signals
simultaneously. This will allow you to check for phasing issues and adjust the
offset if necessary. Scope Mode is mutually exclusive with Setup Mode (#19).

7. Sensitivity Control. Use this control to adjust how the scope reacts to
transients. As you move the slider to the right, the sensitivity is lowered.

8. Difference. Displays the difference between the send and return signals. If
the latency is compensated correctly and both signals are gain staged the
same, the curves will be aligned and the difference signal will be zero.

9. Zoom. Click to Zoom in on the Scope measurement.

10. Mix. Pipeline lets you blend the preprocessed signal with the
processed signal. Use the Mix control to set the blend.

11. Phase Invert. Flips the polarity of the return signal.

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12. Return Level. Sets the level of the return signal to Studio One.

13. Scope / Image display. This field will display the scope
result or a custom image depending on the mode.

14. Return Meter. Displays the return level from your
external hardware unit to Studio One.

15. Return Input. This dropdown menu allows you to select the physical
input on your Quantum 4848 to which the return signal from your
external hardware is connected. Note: Mono instances of Pipeline XT require

a mono input. Stereo instances of Pipeline XT require a stereo input.

16. Manual Offset. Use these controls to manually adjust
the offset to compensate for latency.

17. Name. Click to add the name of the hardware to which Pipeline XT is connected.

18. Auto. Click the Auto button after wiring and configuring your
input and output connections. This will measure the latency and
compensate automatically. Once calculated, you and use the Manual
Offset controls (#16) to make manual adjustments as needed.

19. Setup Mode. Setup Mode sends a test signal, or “ping” from Studio One to your
external hardware. Both the ping and the returned signal will be displayed,
however, you will only hear the input signal. Use this mode to set your latency
compensation. Setup Mode is mutually exclusive with Scope Mode (#6).

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7.1 Specifications

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7.1 Specifications

Line Inputs

Type DB25 (Tascam Format), Balanced)

Maximum Input Level +18 dBu (Balanced, min. gain)

Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+/- 0.15 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz)

20 Hz to 40 kHz (+/- 0.22 dB, unity gain, 96 kHz)

Dynamic Range (min. gain, A-wtd) > 118 dB

THD+N (1 kHz, min. gain) < 0.005%

Input Impedance 10 kΩ

Line Outputs

Type DB25 (Tascam Format), Impedance Balanced, DC Coupled

Maximum Output Level +18 dBu

Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+/- 0.15 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz)

20 Hz to 40 kHz (+/- 0.22 dB, unity gain, 96 kHz)

Dynamic Range (A-wtd) > 118 dB

THD+N < 0.0035% (1 kHz, +4 dBu)

Output Impedance 51Ω

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Input to Input < -110 dB

Output to Output < -115 dB

Input to Output < -120 dB

Signal Level LEDs

Green -50 dBFS

Yellow -2 dBFS

Red -0.5 dBFS

Digital Audio

Connection Type Thunderbolt 2

ADC Dynamic Range 120 dB (A-wtd)

DAC Dynamic Range 120 dB (A-wtd)

Bit Depth 24 bits

Internally Supported Sample Rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz

Clock

Jitter <70 ps RMS (20 Hz – 20 kHz)

Jitter Attenuation >60 dB (1 ns in => 1 ps out)

Power

External Power Supply 12 VDC, 5A

Physical

Dimensions (H x D x W) 1.75” x 7” x 19” (45 x 178 x 483 mm)

Weight 6 lbs (2.7 kg)

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8 Warranty Information

8.1 How Consumer Law Relates To This Warranty

8 Warranty Information

PreSonus’ warranty obligations for this hardware product
are limited to the terms set forth below:

8.1 How Consumer Law Relates To This Warranty

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER
RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR BY COUNTRY OR PROVINCE). OTHER
THAN AS PERMITTED BY LAW, PRESONUS DOES NOT EXCLUDE, LIMIT OR SUSPEND
OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE, INCLUDING THOSE THAT MAY ARISE FROM THE
NONCONFORMITY OF A SALES CONTRACT. FOR A FULL UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR
RIGHTS YOU SHOULD CONSULT THE LAWS OF YOUR COUNTRY PROVINCE OR STATE.

PreSonus Products And EU Statutory Warranty

When you purchase PreSonus products, European Union consumer
law provides statutory warranty rights in addition to the coverage
you receive from the PreSonus limited warranty. A summary of the EU
Statutory Warranty and the PreSonus Limited Warranty is below:

EU Consumer Law PreSonus Limited Warranty

Repair or Replacement
Coverage For

Warranty Period

Cost of Coverage Provided at no additional cost Included at no additional cost

Who to contact to make
a claim

Defects present when customer
takes delivery

2 years (minimum) from original
date of purchase (unless supersed­ed by PreSonus)

The seller PreSonus technical support for your region

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Defects arising after customer takes delivery

1 year from original date of purchase (unless superseded by PreSonus)

What This Warranty Covers

PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc., (“PreSonus”) warrants defects in material and
workmanship in PreSonus-branded products under normal use. This Limited
Warranty applies only to hardware products manufactured by or for PreSonus that
can be identified by the PreSonus trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to them.

Exclusions and Limitations

This warranty does not cover the following:

1. Damage caused by accident, abuse, improper installation, failure to

2. Damage from improper grounding, faulty wiring (AC and signal),

3. Damage to drivers or diaphragm assemblies found to have burnt voice

4. Damage occurring during shipment or improper handling.

5. Damage caused by repair or service performed by

follow instructions in the applicable owner’s manual or improper
operation, rental, product modification, alteration, or neglect.

faulty equipment, or connection to a voltage range outside
published specifications (see applicable owner’s manual).

coils from over/under driving or signal surge from another device.

persons not authorized by PreSonus.

6. Products on which the serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed.

7. Products purchased from an unauthorized PreSonus dealer (products
that have transferable warranties are excluded from this provision
provided the customer and the product are registered with PreSonus).

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Who This Warranty Protects

This Warranty protects only the original retail purchaser of the product
(products that have transferable warranties are excluded from this provision
provided the customer and the product are registered with PreSonus)

How Long This Warranty Lasts

The Warranty begins on the original date of purchase from
the retail purchaser, and the duration is as follows:

1-Year Limited Warranty

Product Category Model Transferable

Recording Interfaces AudioBox-, Studio-, Studio 192-, FireStudio™-, and Quantum-series No

Preamplifiers

StudioLive® Mixers AI-series, AR-series, Classic, and Series III No

Monitoring & Controlling

Accessories Covers, Dolly, PRM1 mic, Sub Pole, breakout cables, power supplies, M10 Kit No

3-Years Limited Warranty

Product Category Model Transferable

Live Sound StudioLive AI 328, 312, 315, 18S Yes

6-Years Limited Warranty

Product Category Model Transferable

Live Sound AIR10, AIR12, AIR15, AIR15s, AIR18s, ULT10, ULT12, ULT15, ULT18 Ye s

ADL-series, BlueTube DP V2, DigiMax-series, RC500, Studio Channel,
and TubePre V2

Central Station Plus, Ceres-series, Eris®-series, FaderPort™-series, HP-series,
Monitor Station V2, R-series, Sceptre®-series, Temblor®-series

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No

No

What PreSonus Will Do

PreSonus will repair or replace, at our sole and absolute option, products
covered by this warranty at no charge for labor or materials. If the product
must be shipped to PreSonus for warranty service, the customer must pay the
initial shipping charges. PreSonus will pay the return shipping charges.

How to Get Warranty Service (USA)

1. You must have an active user account with PreSonus and your hardware
must be on file with your account. If you do not have an account, please
go to https://my.presonus.com and complete the registration process.

2. Contact our Technical Support Department at [phone] or log a
support ticket at: http://support.presonus.com. TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY
OF SENDING IN A PRODUCT THAT DOES NOT HAVE A PROBLEM, ALL SERVICE
REQUESTS SHALL BE CONFIRMED BY OUR TECH SUPPORT DEPARTMENT.

3. The return authorization number, as well as shipping instructions, shall
be provided after your service request is reviewed and confirmed.

4. The product should be returned for service in the original product
packaging. Products may be shipped in a manufactured “flight” or “road”
style cases but PreSonus will NOT cover any shipping damage to these
cases. Products that are not shipped in the original product package or
a manufactured case may not receive a warranty repair, at PreSonus’ sole
discretion. Depending on the product model and the condition of your
original packaging, your product may not be returned to you in the original
packaging. The return shipping box may be a generic box that has been
fitted for that model tested if the original gift box is not available.

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How to Get Warranty Service (outside of USA)

1. You must have an active user account with PreSonus and your hardware
must be on file with your account. If you do not have an account, please
go to: https://my.presonus.com and complete the registration process.

2. Contact the Technical Support/Service Department for your
region at www.presonus.com/buy/international_distributors and
follow procedures provided by your PreSonus contact.

Limitation of Implied Warranties

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LENGTH OF THIS WARRANTY.

Some states, countries, or provinces do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

Exclusion of Damages

PRESONUS’S LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AT PRESONUS’S SOLE OPTION. IF
PRESONUS ELECTS TO REPLACE THE PRODUCT, THE REPLACEMENT MAY BE A
RECONDITIONED UNIT. IN NO EVENT WILL PRESONUS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES
BASED ON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE, LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, DAMAGE
TO ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT OR OTHER ITEMS AT THE SITE OF USE, AND, TO THE
EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY, OR ANY OTHER
DAMAGES WHETHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF
PRESONUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Some states, countries, or provinces do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

If you have any questions about this warranty or service received, please
contact PreSonus (USA) at [phone] or contact one of our authorized
international distributors at www.presonus.com/buy/international_distributors.

Product features, design, and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Dinner is Served

Added bonus: PreSonus’ previously Top Secret recipe for…

Redfish Couvillion

Ingredients:

• ¼ C Vegetable oil

• ¼ C flour

• 1 onion diced

• 1 clove garlic minced

• 1 green pepper diced

• 3 celery stalks diced

• 1 14oz can diced tomatoes

• 1 bottle light beer

• 2 bay leaves

• 1 tsp thyme

• 2 lbs Redfish fillets

Cooking Instructions:

1. In a heavy saucepan or large skillet, heat oil on medium high and slowly add flour a tablespoon at a time to create a roux.
Continue cooking the roux until it begins to brown, creating a dark blond roux.

2. Add garlic, onions, green pepper, and celery to roux.

3. Sauté vegetables for 3-5 minutes until they start to soften.

4. Add tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, and redfish. Cook for several minutes.

5. Slowly add beer and bring to a low boil.

6. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30-45 minutes until redfish and vegetables are completely cooked, stirring occa­sionally. Break up redfish into bite size chunks and stir in. Add pepper or hot sauce to taste. Do not cover.

7. Serve over rice

Serves 6-8

While not one of Southeast Louisiana’s more famous dishes, Redfish Couvillion is a favorite way to serve our favorite Gulf fish.
Also known as Reds or Red Drum, Redfish is not only fun to catch, it’s also delicious!

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