PRESONUS revelator User manual

USB Microphone with StudioLive®processing inside
Owner’s Manual
www.presonus.com
®
English

Table of Contents
1 Overview — 1
1.1 Introduction — 1
1.2 What is in the Box — 1
1.3 What is in your MyPreSonus account — 2
1.3.1 Step 1: Register Revelator — 2
1.3.2 Step 2: Download and Install
Universal Control — 4
1.3.3 Step 3: Download and Install
Studio One Artist (Optional) — 5
1.3.4 Step 4: Download and Install
Studio Magic (Optional) — 6
2 Connections and Controls — 7
2.1 Basic hookup — 7
2.2 Standalone controls — 7
2.2.1 Setting the Microphone Level — 8
2.2.2 Setting Headphone level — 8
2.2.3 Setting Monitor level — 8
2.2.4 Selecting Presets — 9
3 Universal Control — 10
3.1 The Launch Window — 10
3.1.1 Launch Window Menu Items — 11
3.2 Using Your Revelator
with Popular Applications — 12
3.2.1 Using Revelator for System Audio — 13
3.2.2 Using Revelator for Skype — 16
3.2.3 Using Revelator for Zoom — 16
3.2.4 Using Revelator for Google Meets — 20
3.2.5 Using Revelator for OBS — 21
3.2.6 Using Revelator on Chromebook — 23
3.2.7 Using Revelator with Zoom
on Chromebook — 24
3.2.8 Using Revelator with Google Meet
on Chromebook — 25
3.2.9 Using Revelator with
iOS/iPadOS devices — 26
3.2.10 Using Revelator
with Android devices — 26
4 Presets, Fat Channel,
and Voice Effects — 27
4.1 Preset Management — 27
4.1.1 Changing Preset Button Slots — 28
4.1.2 Storing New Presets — 29
4.2 Fat Channel and Voice FX — 30
4.2.1 High Pass Filter (HPF) — 31
4.2.2 Gate — 31
4.2.3 Compressor (Comp) — 32
4.2.4 Equalizer (EQ) — 32
4.2.5 Limiter — 33
4.2.6 Voice FX — 34
4.3 Reverb — 34
5 Mixing and Loopback Audio — 36
5.1 What is Loopback Audio? — 36
5.2 Mixer Controls — 37
5.2.1 Microphone Channel Controls — 37
5.2.2 Mixer Channel Controls — 37
5.2.3 Main Output Controls
and Mix Selection — 38
5.3 Feedback Loops are Bad — 39
6 Advanced Features
and Customization Tools — 40
6.1 Settings Menu — 40
6.2 Advanced Fat Channel
and Voice Effects Controls — 41
6.2.1 High Pass Filter — 41
6.2.2 Noise Gate — 41
6.2.3 Compressor — 42
6.2.4 Changing the Signal Chain — 45
6.2.5 Equalizer — 45
6.2.6 Limiter — 48
6.2.7 Voice FX — 48

7 Studio One Artist
Quick Start Guide — 51
7.1 Installation and Authorization — 51
7.2 Setting Up Studio One — 52
7.2.1 Configuring Audio Devices — 53
7.2.2 Configuring MIDI Devices — 53
7.3 Creating a New Song — 57
7.3.1 Configuring Your I/O — 57
7.3.2 Creating Audio and Instrument
Tracks — 59
7.3.3 Recording an Audio Track — 60
7.3.4 Adding Virtual Instruments
and Effects — 60
8 Resources — 62
8.1 Gain Staging 101: Begin at the Beginning — 62
8.2 Microphone Tips and Tricks — 63
8.2.1 Handling Noise — 63
8.2.2 How Close is Too Close? — 64
8.2.3 Problematic Pronunciation — 64
8.2.4 Putting it All Together — 64
8.2.5 Removing Revelator from its Base — 65
8.3 Technical Specifications — 65

1
1 Overview
1.1 Introduction
Revelator
Owner’s Manual
1Overview
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Revelator USB microphone! Revelator is
the perfect microphone for live streaming or podcasting, and is a simple
recording solution for voice-overs in your home studio. It’s designed to
deliver polished, professional-sounding results with ease. Once you’ve
registered your Revelator at my.presonus.com, you’ll be able to download
your drivers, a complimentary copy of Studio One Artist, additional plug-ins,
content, and more. It’s our gift to you for becoming a PreSonus customer.
We suggest you read this manual to familiarize yourself with the features and
applications for your Revelator before trying to connect it to your computer.
This will help you to avoid problems during installation and use.
Throughout this manual you will find Power User Tips. These tips and
tricks will help you to become a Revelator expert—as well as help
you to better understand audio terminology, so you can get the most
from your purchase and get the best sound quality possible.
Thanks for joining the PreSonus family. We’re glad you’re here.
1.2 What is in the Box
Your Revelator package contains:
Revelator USB Microphone with StudioLive inside
Revelator to boom stand adapter
Quick Start Guide. Use this as a handy reference guide to your hardware features
while you familiarize yourself with your new microphone
1M USB-C-to-USB-A Cable. Use this to connect your Revelator
to a USB port on your computer or a powered USB hub.
Power User Tip: If your computer only has USB-C ports, you will need to purchase a
standard USB-C cable, or use an extra one you might have handy.
PreSonus Health, Safety, and Compliance Guide. Legal language to cure your
insomnia.
USB Microphone with StudioLive™processing inside
Getting Started • Erste Schritte • Cómo empezar • Pourcommencer • 开始
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Goonline to my.presonus.com and
registeryour serial number.
Thankyou for purchasing the Revelator USB microphone! Revelator
isthe perfect microphone for live streaming or podcasting, and is a
simplerecording solution for voice-overs in your home studio. It’s
designedto deliver polished, professional-sounding results with ease.
Onceyou’ve registered yourR evelatorat mypresonus.com, you’ll be
ableto download your complimentary copy of Studio One Artist as
wellas additional plug-ins, content, and more. It’sour gift to you for
becominga PreSonus customer.
Pleasereview your Revelator User Manual available at PreSonus.com
formore information on proper operation and installation.This Quick
StartGuide will take you through the basics... but there is so much
moreyour Revelator can do!!
ÖnenSie die Webseite my.presonus.com
undregistrieren Sie Ihre Seriennummer.
VielenDank, dass Sie sich für das Revelator USB-Mikrofon
entschiedenhaben! Revelator ist das perfekte Mikrofon für Live-
Streamingund Podcasts und empehlt sich als unkompliziertes
Voiceover-Systemfür Ihr Heimstudio.Das M ikrofonwurde als
einfacheLösung für hochwertige Aufnahmen in professioneller
Klangqualitätentwickelt. Nachdem Sie Ihr Revelator auf my.presonus.
comregistriert haben, können Sie Ihr kostenloses Studio One Artist
sowiezusätzliche Plug-Ins, Inhalte etc. herunterladen. Dies ist unser
Willkommensgeschenkfür Sie als PreSonus Kunden.
WeitereInformationen zur Installation und Konguration nden Sie
inder Revelator Bedienungsanleitung auf www.presonus.com. Diese
Kurzanleitungbringt Ihnen die Grundlagen nahe, aber Revelator kann
nochviel, viel mehr!
登录 my.presonus.com 并注册您的
序列号。
感谢您购买 Revelator USB 话筒！Revelator 是实时流媒体或
播客的完美话筒，也是一种用于家庭工作室画外音的简单录音
解决方案。它的设计宗旨在于便捷地提供完美专业的声音 。一旦
您在mypresonus.com上注册了您的 Revelator，就可以下载
免费的Studio One Artist 以及其他插件、内容等等。这是我们送
给您的礼物，感谢您成为 PreSonus 的客户。
有关正确操作和安装的更多信息，请查看 PreSonus.com 提供
的 Revelator 用户手册。这个快速启动指南将带您了解基础内
容。随后您会发现 Revelator 可以做的还有很多！！
Allezsur my.presonus.com et enregistrez
votrenuméro de série.
Mercid’avoir acheté le microphone USB Revelator ! LeRevelator est
lemicrophone parfait pour le streaming live ou le podcasting, et c’est
unesolution d’enregistrementsimple pour les voix-o dans votre
homestudio. Il est conçu pour obtenir facilement un son impeccable,
dequalité professionnelle. Après avoir enregistrévotre Revelator
surmypresonus.com, vous pourrez télécharger gratuitement
StudioOne Artist ainsi, entre autres, que des plug-ins et du contenu
supplémentaires.C’est notrecadeau pour vous remercier d’être
maintenantun client PreSonus.
Veuillezconsulter le mode d’emploide votre Revelator, disponible sur
PreSonus.com,pour plus d’informations sur son installation et son
utilisation.Ce guide de prise en main vous fera découvrir les bases…
maisvotre Revelator peut faire tellement plus !
Vayaonline a my.presonus.com y registre
sunúmero de serie.
¡Gráciaspor la compra del micrófono Revelator USB! Revelator es
elmicrófono perfecto para streaming y podcasting en directo, y
ademáses una solución sencilla para grabación de voice-overs en su
estudiodoméstico. Está diseñado para ofrecer resultados renados y
profesionalescon facilidad. Una vez que haya registrado su Revelator
enmypresonus.com, podrá descargar su copia gratuita de Studio
OneArtist, así como plug-ins adicionales, contenido y más. Es nuestro
regalopara usted por convertirse en cliente de PreSonus.
Porfavor,consulte su Manual del Usuario de Revelator disponible en
www.PreSonus.compara más información sobre el correcto manejo
einstalación. Esta Guía de Inicio Rápido lo llevará a través de los
conceptosbásicos... ¡pero hay mucho más que su Revelator puede
hacer!
PreSonusSafety Warnings and Instructions
Electricalinformationand warning symbols for PreSonus products arelocated on the rear electrical panel of the unit
adjacenttothe electrical plug or on the bottom of the unit along with other product compliance information.
Thislightningflash with arrowheadsymbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-
insulated“dangerousvoltage”withinthe product’senclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
WARNING:TOREDUCETHE RISK OF ELEC TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (ORBACK) AS THERE
ARENOUSER-SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Theexclamationpoint within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
importantoperatingand maintenance instructions in the literatureaccompanying the appliance.
CAUTION:Toreducethe risk of electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. Do not expose this device
todrippingorsplashing liquids and no objec t filled with liquids,such as vases, should be placed on the device.
CAUTION:Theseserviceinstruc tions arefor use by qualified ser vice personnel only.To reduce the risk of electric shock,
donotperform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Qualified service personnel must
performrepairs.
1. Readtheseinstructions.
2. Keeptheseinstructions.
3. Heedallwarnings.
4. Followallinstructions.
5. Donotuse this device near water.
6. Cleanonlywith a dry cloth.
7. Donotblock any ventilationopenings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Donotinstall near any heatsources, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
orotherdevice (including amplifiers) that produceheat.
9. Donotdefeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-typeplug. A polarized plug has two blades
andathird groundingprong. The wide blade and the third prong are provided for yoursafet y.If the provided
plugdoesnot fit into youroutlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the powercord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
conveniencereceptacles,andthe point where they exit from the device.
11. Use only attachments/accessoriesspecified by PreSonus.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with
thisdevice.Use caution when movinga car t/device combinationto avoid injury from tip- over.
13. Unplug this device during lightning stormsor when unused for long periods.
14. Servicing is required when the device has been damaged in any way,such as if a power-supply
cordorplug is damaged; or liquid is spilled,or objec ts havefallen into the device; or if
thedevicehas been exposed to rainor moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.AllPreSonusproducts in the USA should be ser viced atthe PreSonus factor y
inBatonRouge, Louisiana.If your PreSonus product requires a repair, contact support@
presonus.comtoarrangefor a return authorization number. Customers outside the USA
shouldcontacttheir local distributor.Your distributor’scontact information is available at www.presonus.com.
15. Protectivegrounding(earthing) terminal. The apparatus should be connected to a
mainssocketoutlet with a protectivegrounding(earthing) connec tion.
16. Wherethe Mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device,
thedisconnectdevice shall remain readily operable.
17. The use of apparatusis in moderate climates.
18. Please allow 5cm aroundthe apparatus for sufficient ventilation; the ventilation should not be impeded
bycoveringtheventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
Rackmounting
• Useanequipment rackthat is 19-inches wide (482.6 mm) and rated for the total weight of your equipment.
• Useaminimum of (4) 10/32 threadedscrews per rack mounted device.
WARNING:
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EuropeanUnion (EU)
TheCEmark on this product indicatesthat the device is compliant with the
EUCouncilDirectives
2014/35/EULowVoltageDirective
2014/30/EUEMCDirective
2011/65/EURoHSRecast
EC1907/2006REACh
Foracopyof a specific product DoC, contact PreSonus at [email protected].
RoHSRecastDirective 2011/65/EU
REAChDirectiveEC1907/206
WEEEThissymbolon this product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other
waste.Instead,itis your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated
collectionpointfor the recycling of wasteelec trical and electronic equipment.The separate collection and recycling
ofyourwasteequipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled
inamanner that protects human health and the environment.For more information about where you can drop
offyourwasteequipment for recycling, please contact your local city recycling office or the dealer from whom you
purchasedtheproduct.
Radioand TelevisionInterference
Ifthesesymbols are markedon the product, the device complies as follows:
AnyChangesor modificationsnot expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
theequipment.
USA:Thisequipmenthas been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part15of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference,and(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesiredoperation.Theselimits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residentialinstallation.Thisequipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy,and, if not installed
inaccordancewiththe instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, thereis no guarantee that
interferencewillnot occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radioor television reception,
whichcanbe determined by turning the equipmentoff and on, the user is encouraged to tr y tocorrect the interference by one or more of
thefollowingmeasures:
• Reorientorrelocatethe receiving antenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetween the equipment and the receiver.
• Connecttheequipment intoan outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consultthedealeror an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCCRadiationExposureS tatement:
Thisequipmentcomplieswith FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed
andoperatedwithminimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body.
Thistransmittermustnot be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
CAUTION:Changesor modifications tothis device not expressly approved by PreSonus Audio Electronics could void the user’sauthorit y to
operatetheequipmentunder FCC rules.
AustralianCompliance:Thisequipment complies with Radio communication Devices Notice 2003; or Radio communication
Labeling(ElectromagneticCompatibility)Notice 2008; or Radio communication (Compliance Labeling Electromagnetic
Radiation)LabelingNotice 2003.
ICWARNING
ICRSSwarning:This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:(1)this device maynot cause inter ference,and (2) this device must accept any interference,including interference that may
causeundesiredoperationof the device. Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a
typeandmaximum (or lesser) gain approvedfor the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference toother users,
theantennatype and its gain should be so chosen that,the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.)is not more than that necessary
forsuccessfulcommunication.
Thisradiotransmitter(identify the device by certifcation number, or model number if Category II) has been approved by Industry Canada
tooperatewiththe antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna
typeindicated.Antennatypes not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly
prohibitedforusewith this device.
ICRadiationExposure Statement:
Thisequipmentcomplieswith IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be
co-locatedoroperatingin conjunc tion with anyother antenna or transmitter.
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1 Overview
1.3 What is in your MyPreSonus account
Revelator
Owner’s Manual
1.3 What is in your MyPreSonus account
There’s more to your Revelator than what comes in the box! Let’s take a
moment to register your Revelator and download the digital products that
come with it. These include:
•Universal Control. Unlock the StudioLive inside your Revelator with
Universal Control. This installation package also includes your audio
driver controls that you will need to use advanced Revelator features.
•Studio One Artist. Studio One Artist is our award-winning recording
and production software. It’s also designed to be intuitive and easy
to use, so whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out,
Studio One Artist has the tools you need to make a great recording.
•Studio Magic Bundle. Over $1000 USD worth of plug-ins, sounds, and
more; Studio Magic supercharges your Studio One Artist experience!
1.3.1 Step 1: Register Revelator
To download your digital products, you must first create a MyPreSonus
account. This account lets you manage all your PreSonus product
registrations, provides curated educational content, and is the portal
to all tech support and service inquiries. Let’s get started!
1. In your Internet browser of choice, visit my.presonus.
com and click“Create Account”
Power User Tip: If you already have a MyPreSonus account, please log in
and skip to step 5.
2. Fill in the form with the required information. Make sure to verify
that you are, in fact, human and agree to our PreSonus Terms of
Use. If you’d like to receive occasional emails about promotions
and new video content, check that box now as well.

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1.3 What is in your MyPreSonus account
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3. Click“Save.”
4. Click“Go to MyPreSonus”to log into your shiny new MyPreSonus account.
5. Click“Register a Product.”
6. In the pop-up menu, click on the Hardware tab.
7. Select your purchase date and enter your Revelator Serial
Number. You can find your serial number on the bottom of
your microphone as well as on your Quick Start Guide.
8. Click Register.
9. Click View Product to download your companion software.

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1.3 What is in your MyPreSonus account
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1.3.2 Step 2: Download and Install Universal Control
1. From the Revelator product listing in MyPreSonus, click the“Download
Universal Control”button at the top. MyPreSonus will scan your computer
and present the correct installer for your operating system.
2. Locate the Universal Control installer in your
Downloads folder. Double click to open it.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to install Universal Control.
See Sections 3-6 for information and use instructions for all the advanced features
available in Universal Control.

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1 Overview
1.3 What is in your MyPreSonus account
Revelator
Owner’s Manual
1.3.3 Step 3: Download and Install Studio One Artist (Optional)
1. From the Revelator product listing in MyPreSonus, locate Studio One Artist
from the product listing. Quick links to every digital product that comes
with your Revelator will be listed here. Click the“Download Installer”button
at the bottom of the Studio One Artist listing. MyPreSonus will scan your
computer and present the correct installer for your operating system.
2. Locate the Studio One installers in your Downloads
folder. Double click to open it.
Windows: Launch the Studio One Artist installer
and follow the onscreen instructions.
Mac: Drag the Studio One Artist application into the
Applications folder on your Mac hard drive.

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1.3 What is in your MyPreSonus account
Revelator
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3. Locate Studio One in your Applications and launch it. When Studio One is
launched for the first time on your computer, it will communicate with your
My.PreSonus account and verify your registration. To ensure a seamless
authorization process, make sure to download your installer to the computer
on which you will be using it, and be sure that your computer is connected
to the Internet when you launch the application for the first time.
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 shop.presonus.com.
Studio One Artist comes bundled with an array of demo and tutorial
materials, instruments, loops, and samples. The first time you launch Studio
One Artist, 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.
Power User Tip: To select only a portion of the available content, click on “Show
Packages.” From here you can customize your content installation.
See Section 7 for a Getting Started guide to help your start recording and mixing in
Studio One Artist.
1.3.4 Step 4: Download and Install Studio Magic (Optional)
From the Revelator product listing in MyPreSonus, you will also find a complete list
with links to all the Studio Magic products that came with your Revelator registration.
Click on the“View More Details”button below any product you’d like to install.

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2.1 Basic hookup
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2Connections and Controls
2.1 Basic hookup
All the connections you need for your Revelator are
located on the bottom of the microphone.
USB-C Compatible Connection. Use this port to connect your Revelator to
your computer. While the Revelator’s onboard connection is USB Type C, it is
fully compatible with USB Type A 2.0 and 3.0 connections. Use the USB-C to A
cable that came with your Revelator if your computer has a USB-A connection
rather than a USB-C connection. Please note: Revelator is backward compatible
with USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 speed connections. USB 1.1 is not supported.
USB-A USB-C
Headphone Output. This is the headphone connection for your Revelator. The level
is controlled by the Volume knob. You can also change the mix that you are listening
to from Universal Control. See Section 5 for details.
2.2 Standalone controls
While many of the features available for your Revelator can be found
in Universal Control, every critical control is available right at your
fingertips. Most of these settings can be changed from Universal Control
to customize your Revelator to your application and needs.
The most important thing to remember is that the Volume control on
your Revelator can be used to set your mic level, adjust your headphone
volume, and blend your mix between your input signal and the playback
from your computer. The Quick Start Guide that came with your Revelator
can be used as a handy reference until you get the hang of it.

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2.2 Standalone controls
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2.2.1 Setting the Microphone Level
To set your Revelator’s input level, press and hold the Monitor button. The Volume
knob will turn green, letting you know that it is now controlling the microphone
level.
Power User Tip: If your input level is too loud, the Volume knob will flash red. This means
that your input signal is “clipping,” and will begin to sound distorted. If your input signal
clips, it will overload the analog-to-digital converters that take the sound of your voice
and convert it to 1s and 0s that the computer can understand, causing digital distortion.
Digital distortion sounds terrible, and cannot be undone if recorded. Because of this, it’s
important to keep your eye on this indicator while you’re setting your levels. Check out
Section 8 for other recording tips.
To exit this mode, simply wait five seconds or press the Monitor button again.
2.2.2 Setting Headphone level
By default, the Volume knob on your Revelator controls the output level of your
headphones. While in its default state, the knob will be unlit.
Press the knob to mute the mic. The knob will turn red while your mic is muted. You
will still be able to listen to audio from your computer while your mic is muted.
You can also choose to mute your monitor mix instead from Universal Control. Use
this option if you want to mute your headphones completely. Note that this does not
mute your microphone... so be careful on that Zoom meeting! See Section 6.1.5 for
instructions.
2.2.3 Setting Monitor level
Revelator provides an easy way to create a blend between your
microphone signal and the playback from your computer. This lets you
listen to your performance in real-time without any latency (delay).
Press the Monitor button and turn the knob to adjust the
blend between your microphone and the playback from
your computer. The knob will be blue in this mode.
Turning the knob to the left will increase the level of the input signal relative
to the playback from your computer. Turning it to the right will increase the
level of the playback from your computer relative to the input signal.
Power User Tip: Universal Control lets you create a custom mix between your
microphone, main computer playback, and both stereo loopback audio channels. So
when you’re ready to dial in your headphone mix, go to Section 5 to learn more!
Monitor
HOLD
Volume
(push to mute)
Volume
(push to mute)
Volume
(push to mute)
Volume
(push to mute)
PlaybackMic
Monitor

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2.2.4 Selecting Presets
EQ and compression are the secret behind the professional broadcast studio
sound we all know so well. Your Revelator has you covered with 8 easy-to-use,
professionally-crafted processing and effects presets. These presets are designed to
give you great-sounding results with no audio engineering experience required!
The first four presets can be accessed right from the Preset button on
your Revelator. To cycle through them, press the Preset button repeatedly.
The button will change color to let you know which preset is active.
1. Blue. Broadcast Male.
2. Yellow. Broadcast Female.
3. Green. Screamer.
4. Pink. Slap Echo.
Power User Tip: But wait! There’s more! No really, there are a lot more. Open up Universal
Control to access the other presets. You’ll also find an additional eight preset slots to
create your own. You can choose any four of these 16 total presets to be accessible
directly from the Preset button on your Revelator. See Section 4.1 for information on
creating and storing presets.
By default, the sound you hear in your headphones will be the sound that is
recorded. If you’d like to use presets for monitoring purposes only, you can open
up Universal Control and change that setting. See Section 6.1.3 to learn how.
To bypass the presets, just press and hold the Preset button. The
button will illuminate red while presets are bypassed.
Power User Tip: Bypass the presets when you want a clean sound with no effects—great
for processing your recording later, or when you want to monitor through plug-ins inside
your favorite recording application.
Preset
HOLD
Preset

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3 Universal Control
3.1 The Launch Window
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3Universal Control
The Revelator is so much more than a great-sounding USB
microphone, and the secret to its advanced features and
mixing capability is unlocked with Universal Control.
Before proceeding, please make sure you have followed the instructions in
Section 1.3.2 and have downloaded and installed Universal Control.
3.1 The Launch Window
Get ready for lift off! When Universal Control is launched, you will see the Launch
window. From this window, you can manage all the driver settings for your Revelator.
1. Sample Rate. Changes the sample rate. You can set the sample rate
to 44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96 kHz. (With Multi Mode on macOS, the sample
rate is limited to 44.1 and 48kHz.) A higher sample rate will increase
the fidelity of the recording, but will also increase the file size and the
amount of system resources necessary to process the audio.
Power User Tip: For most applications, leaving this setting on 48 kHz will yield the
best results with the least amount of hassle.
2. Block Size (Windows only). Sets the buffer size. From this menu, you can set the
buffer size from 64 to 8,192 samples. Lowering the buffer size will lower latency,
which is the amount of time it takes for your audio to go from Revelator to the
computer and back to your ears; however, this will also increase performance
demands on your computer. In general, you will want to set the buffer size as low
as your system can safely support. If you begin to hear pops, clicks, or distortion
in your audio path, try raising the buffer size. When adjusting the block size,
the Safe mode will automatically change to provide the best performance.
Power User Tip: Your Revelator features built-in zero-latency monitoring so you can
leave your Block Size high and the performance demands on your computer low. In
general, you can use the default block size, but if you’re using an older computer that
is having trouble keeping up, go ahead and raise this setting. Experiment to find
what works best for you!

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3. Device Mode (macOS only). By default, your Revelator presents itself as a single
audio interface with 6 inputs and 6 outputs. But when you’re ready to use the
loopback audio streams to record or route audio to multiple applications at the
same time (like the output of a Skype call to the audio input of your Facebook
Live stream), that’s where Multi Mode comes in. In this mode, your Revelator will
show up as 3 different devices on your computer: Revelator, Revelator Loopback
1, and Revelator Loopback 2. Each of these devices has 2 inputs and 2 outputs.
This is great for applications like Skype that only allow you to use the first two
inputs and outputs of any audio interface. PreSonus recommends that you use
Multi Mode for the best experience. Note that in Multi mode, sample rate options
are limited to 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. For more information on how loopback audio
works and how to use it for your podcasts, streams, and more, see Section 5.
Power User Tip for Windows Users: On Windows, Revelator is always in Single
Mode. If you are using WDM for applications like Skype, your Web Browser, etc., look
for the Revelator name in respective applications’ audio setup menus. If you are
using ASIO for applications like Studio One and other DAWs, look for “PreSonus DSP
USB” respective applications’ audio setup menus.
3.1.1 Launch Window Menu Items
File Menu. Manages devices connected to Universal Control.
•Show All Devices. Launches all control windows for all
supported devices connected to your computer.
•Close All Devices. Closes all open control windows.
•Sign Out. Signs out of your My.PreSonus user account.
•Check for Updates... Connects to your My.PreSonus user
account to check for updates for Universal Control.
•Transfers. Displays recent downloads from your My.PreSonus user account.
•About Universal Control. Displays version and build date information.
•Quit. Quits the Universal Control application and all hardware control windows.

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Settings Menu. Provide customization options to personalize your
Universal Control experience.
•Always on Top. Keeps the Universal Control Launch window on
top whether it is the currently active application or not.
•Run at Startup. Launches Universal Control
automatically when your computer boots.
•Preferences. Sets language and appearance options (see below).
•Rescan Network. Scans your computer’s connections
for all supported PreSonus products.
•Language. Sets the language (English, French, German,
Korean, Simplified Chinese, or Spanish).
Power User Tip: The Launch Window will inform you when a new firmware update is
available for your Revelator—or other PreSonus hardware!
3.2 Using Your Revelator with Popular Applications
If you’ve never used an audio interface, your computer and every application
on it are currently sourcing audio from the built-in microphone and
routing audio out to the onboard sound card. To use Revelator with any
application that can access audio inputs or outputs or both, you must
first set up your computer to use Revelator as an audio interface.
This section will take you through some of the most common use
cases. If you are using an application not listed in this section, you’ll
need to check with the documentation that came with it.

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3.2.1 Using Revelator for System Audio
The easiest way to make your Revelator seen by just about any application on your
computer is to set it up as the default sound source for your computer. Not only
will this prompt most video conferencing and streaming applications to look for
Revelator, it will also set your default Internet browser to use Revelator as well.
Power User Tip: Setting your Revelator as the default sound card for your system will also
route music streaming applications like Spotify and Apple Music to the headphone
output on your new microphone. If you do not want to use your microphone this way, it is
best to configure Revelator as the audio I/O only for the applications for which you want
to use it.
macOS
1. From the Apple Menu, go to System Preferences.
2. Click on Sound.
3. Click on the Outputs tab and select Revelator from the device list. This will route
all audio from your computer to the headphone output on your Revelator.

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4. Click on the Inputs tab and select Revelator from the device list. This will
set your Revelator microphone as the input source for your computer.
Your Revelator is ready to use!
Windows
1. Click on start icon in lower left corner
2. Click on Settings gear icon
3. Click on System

4. Click on Sound
5. Click on“Choose your Output Device” and choose HP Out L/R (Revelator)
6. Click on“Choose your input device”and choose Mic 1/2 (Revelator)

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3.2.2 Using Revelator for Skype
1. From the Skype menu, go to“Audio & Video Settings.”
2. Under Microphones, select“Revelator.” This will route the audio
from your Revelator microphone to your Skype call.
3. Under Speakers, select“Revelator.” This will route the audio from
your Skype call to the headphone output on your Revelator.
Power User Tip: If you would like to record your Skype call, select Revelator Loopback 1 or
Revelator Loopback 2 from the Speaker menu. See Section 5 for more information on
using loopback audio.
3.2.3 Using Revelator for Zoom
1. Launch Zoom, and click the cog wheel icon to enter Zoom Preferences.

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2. Click the“Audio”tab.
Windows:
•Set Speaker to HP Out L/R (Revelator)
•Set Microphone to Mic 1/2 (Revelator)
•Uncheck the box marked“Automatically adjust microphone volume”
Power User Tip: When this option is selected, the sliders in Zoom will not have any effect
on the Speaker output or Microphone Input gain, as these are controlled by the Revelator
itself—either by the on-board controls and/or through the Universal Control software.
macOS:
•Set Speaker to Revelator
•Set Microphone to Revelator
•Uncheck the box marked“Automatically adjust microphone volume”