PRESONUS Recording Interface w/ Eight Microphone Preamplifiers Version 1.0, FireStudio Project User Manual

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24-bit/96k Recording Interface

w/ Eight Microphone Preamplifiers

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User’s Manual

Version 1.0

PRESONUS LIMITED WARRANTY

PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc. warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original retail purchase. Th is warranty is enforceable only by the original retail purchaser. To be protected by this warranty, the purchaser must complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 14 days of purchase. During the warrant y period PreSonus shall, at its sole and absolute option, either repair or replace, free of charge, any product that proves to be defective on inspection by PreSonus or its authorized service representative. To obtain warranty service, the purchaser must first call or write PreSonus at the address and telephone number printed belo w to obtain a Return Authorization Number and instructions of where to return the unit for service. All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem. All authorized returns must be sent to the PreSonus repair facility postage prepaid, insured and properly packaged. 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 to abuse, neglect, alteration or attempted repair by unauthorized personnel, and is limited to failures arising during normal use that are due to defects in material or workmanship in the product. Any implied warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the length of this limited warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. In no event will PreSonus be liable for incidental, consequential or other damages resulting from the breach of any express or implied warranty, including, among other things, damage to property, damage based on inconvenience or on loss of use of the product, and, to the extent permitted by law, damages for personal injury. Some states do not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. This warranty only applies to products sold and used in the United States of America. For warranty information in all other countries please refer to your local distributor.

PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. 7257 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70806 www.PreSonus.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 OVERVIEW

1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 3

1.2 Features ................................................................................................................................................ 4

1.3 What is in the Box ................................................................................................................................. 5

1.4 System Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 6

2 OPERATION

2.1 Quick Start Up ....................................................................................................................................... 7

2.1.1 Installation in Microsoft Windows .................................................................................................. 7

2.1.2 Installation in Mac OS X ................................................................................................................ 8

2.1.3 Cubase LE – Device Setup .............................................................................................................. 9

2.1.4 Cubase LE – Creating a Project .................................................................................................... 11

2.2 Sample Hookup Diagram ..................................................................................................................... 13

2.3 Microphones ........................................................................................................................................ 14

2.3.1 Condenser .................................................................................................................................... 14

2.3.2 Dynamic ...................................................................................................................................... 14

2.3.3 USB and other types .................................................................................................................... 14

2.4 Using The Preamp Output and Line Input as an Insert .......................................................................... 15

3 CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS

3.1 PreSonus FireControl Software ............................................................................................................ 16

3.1.1 FireControl Application Icon ........................................................................................................ 16

3.1.2 FireControl Master Section .......................................................................................................... 17

3.1.3 FireControl Mixer ........................................................................................................................ 18

3.1.3 FireControl Menus ....................................................................................................................... 20

3.2 Front Panel Layout .............................................................................................................................. 21

3.3 Back Panel Layout ............................................................................................................................... 24

4 TECHNICAL INFORMATION

4.1 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................... 26

4.2 Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 27

1.1 INTRODUCTION

OVERVIEW

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Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus FireStudio Project. PreSonus Audio Electronics has designed the FireStudio Project utilizing high-grade components to ensure optimum performance that will last a lifetime. Loaded with 24-bit 96K converters, eight PreSonus X-MAX microphone preamplifiers and Cubase LE 48-track music production software, the FireStudio Project is ready to go out of the box for profes si onal qu al i ty computer recording. All you need is a computer with FireWire connection, a few microphones and cables along with your instruments and you are ready to record!

We encourage you to contact us at 225-216-7887 with any questions or comments you may have regarding your PreSonus FireStudio Project. PreSonus Audio Electronics is committed to constant product improvement, and we value your suggestions highly. 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. We suggest you use this manual to familiarize yourself with the features, applica tions and correct connection

procedure for your FireStudio Project before trying to connect it to your computer. This will hopefully alleviate any unforeseen issues that you may encounter during installation and set up.

Thank you, once again, for buying our product, and we hope you enjoy your FireStudio Project!

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OVERVIEW

1.2 FEATURES

The FireStudio Project is a powerful and affordable computer recording system complete with everything needed for real-world recording applications. The FireStudio Project comes complete with eight high-quality PreSonus X-MAX microphone preamps, S/PDIF and MIDI I/O, rock solid drivers, expandability, as well as a plethora of music recording and production software.

The FireStudio Project includes PreSonus ProPak Software Suite with Cubase LE 4 and over 2 GB of plug-ins, drum loops and samples – giving you everything you need for professional music recording and production.

Summary of features

• High-speed FireWire (IEEE 1394)

• 24-bit / 96 kHz sampling rate

• 8 Class A X-MAX microphone preamps

• 28 simultaneous inputs and outputs (10 discrete i/o)

• Balanced send/return on channels 1 & 2

• S/PDIF I/O, MIDI I/O

• Built-in zero-latency DSP mixer

• PreSonus FireControl software

• Cubase LE 4 Music Production Software included

• PreSonus ProPak Software Suite (over 2 GB of plug-ins, loops and samples)

• OS X and Windows compatible

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OVERVIEW

1.3 WHAT IS IN THE BOX

Your FireStudio Project package contains the following:

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• FireStudio Project Recording Interface

• 6’ 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable

• 6’ Standard IEC Power Cable

• Software installation discs:

o PreSonus FireStudio Project

Installation Drivers

o Cubase LE 4 o ProPak Software Suite

• PreSonus Warranty Card

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OVERVIEW

1.4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Below are the minimum computer system requirements for your FireStudio Project.

Macintosh

Windows

NOTE: The speed of your processor, amount of RAM and size & speed of your hard drives will greatly affect the overall performance of your recording system. A more powerful system (faster processor with more RAM) allows for lower latency (signal delay) and better overall performance.

• OS:

• Computer:

• CPU/Clock:

• Memory (RAM):

• OS:

• Computer:

• CPU/Clock:

• Memory (RAM): 512 MB (1 GB or more recommended)

Mac OS X 10.4.x or later

Apple Macintosh series with FireWire 400 port

PowerPC G4/1 GHz or higher (Intel/Dual 1 GHz recommended)

512 MB (1 GB or more recommended)

32-bit Microsoft Windows Vista or XP (with at least SP1)

Windows compatible computer with FireWire 400 port.

Pentium or AMD with 1 GHz or higher (Dual 1 GHz recommended)

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OPERATION

2.1 QUICK START UP

2.1.1 Installation in Microsoft Windows

After inserting the Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive, the FireStudio Project installer will take you through each step of the installation process. Please read each message carefully – ensuring especially you do not connect your FireStudio Project early.

1) The FireStudio Project Installer was written to be as simple and easy-to-follow as possible. Please read each message carefully to ensure the FireStudio Project is properly installed.

Before continuing the FireStudio Project Installation Setup, please close all multimedia applications and disconnect your FireStudio Project from your computer.

2) If you see any Windows Security alerts, click

3) Before rebooting your computer, ensure the

“Install this driver software anyway” (Vista) or “Continue anyway” (XP).

FireStudio Project is connected to your computer. If a Found New Hardware wizard appears, follow the recommended steps, then restart your computer.

After rebooting your computer, when the sync light remains solid blue, your FireStudio Project is synced to your computer and ready to use!

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