PRESONUS StudioLive 16.0.2 User manual

StudioLive™16.0.2
Owner’s Manual
www.presonus.com
™
Quick Start:
Level
Setting
OverviewHook-upControlsConnecting
to a
Computer
TutorialsTechnical
Information
Trouble-
shooting
& Warranty
Scenes, Presets, System Menu,
and MIDI Control
Software Universal Control,
SL Remote, Capture,
& Studio One Artist

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Quick Start:
Level
Setting
OverviewHook-upControlsConnecting
to a
Computer
TutorialsTechnical
Information
Trouble-
shooting
& Warranty
Scenes, Presets, System Menu,
and MIDI Control
Software: Universal Control,
SL Remote, Capture,
& Studio One Artist
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specied by the manufacturer or sold with
this apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as if a power-supply cord or plug is damaged; or
liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen, into the apparatus;
or if the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped. All PreSonus products in
the USA should be serviced at the PreSonus factory in Baton Rouge,
Louisiana. If your StudioLive requires a repair, contact techsupport@
presonus.com to arrange for a return-authorization number.
Customers outside the USA should contact their local distributor. Your
distributor’s contact information is available at www.presonus.com.
15. The apparatus shall be connected to a Mains power outlet
with a protective grounding/earthing connection.
16. Where the Mains plug or an appliance coupler
is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.
EU Directives on the Protection of the
Environment and Other Euro Stu
RoHS This product is compliant with the EU Directive 2002/95/EG for
the Restriction of the use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical
and Electronic Equipment. No lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg),
hexavalent chromium (Cr+6), PBB or PBDE is intentionally added to
this device. Any traces of impurities of these substances contained
in the parts are below the RoHS specied threshold levels.
REACh This product is compliant with the European Union Directive
EC1907/206 for the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and
Restriction of chemicals (REACh) and contains none or less than 0.1% of
the chemicals listed as hazardous chemicals in the REACh regulation.
WEEE As with the disposal of all old electrical
and electronic equipment, this product is not to
be treated as regular household waste. Instead it
shall be handed over to the applicable collection
point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
CE This product complies with the European Union Council Directives
and Standards relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC
Directive 89/336/EEC) and the LowVoltage Directive (73/23/EEC).
0.1 Important Safety Instructions
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual.
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated“dangerous”voltage within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to humans.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVETHE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this
appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be
exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no object lled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION: These service instructions are for use by qualied
service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation
instructions. Repairs must be performed by qualied service personnel.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry a cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades, with one wider than
the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade and the third prong are provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Use only attachments/accessories specied by PreSonus.
StudioLive™ 16.0.2 TOC
1.0 Quick Start — 1
1.1 Getting Started:
IMPORTANT LEVEL SETTING — 1
2.0 Overview — 4
2.1 Introduction — 4
2.2 Summary of StudioLive 16.0.2
Hardware Features — 5
2.3 Summary of Capture™
Software Features — 6
2.4 Summary of StudioOne™ Artist
Software Features — 6
2.5 Summary of Virtual StudioLive
Software Features — 7
2.6 What is in the Box — 8
3.0 Hookup — 9
3.1 Rear-Panel Connections — 9
3.2 Basic Hookup Diagram — 12
3.3 Audio/Video Business
Conference — 13
4.0 Controls — 14
4.1 The Fat Channel — 14
4.1.1 Select Buttons, Meters and the
Fat Channel — 15
4.1.2 What You Can Process
with the Fat Channel and
FireWire Sends — 15
4.1.3 Fat Channel: Dynamics
Processing and EQ — 15
4.1.4 Fat Channel Panning
and Stereo Link — 21
4.1.5 Fat Channel: Digital Out — 22
4.1.6 Copying, Loading, and Storing
Fat Channel Settings — 22
4.2 Metering — 23
4.2.1 StudioLive Metering
Controls — 23
4.3 Input Channel Strip — 24
4.3.1 Input Channel Controls — 24
4.4 Aux Sends — 26
4.4.1 Analog Aux Send Controls — 26
4.4.2 Internal FX Send Controls — 27
4.4.3 Creating Aux and FX
Mixes — 28
4.5 MultiModes — 30
4.5.1 MultiMode Controls and the
Buttons that Love Them — 30
4.6 Main Output Bus — 31
4.7 Master Section — 32
4.7.1 Talkback System — 32
4.7.2 Solo Bus — 33
4.7.3 Monitor Bus — 34
4.8 Digital Eects | Master Control — 36
4.8.1 The Digital FX (Eects)
Menu — 36
4.8.2 Digital Eects Library — 38
5.0 Scenes, Presets,
the System Menu,
and MIDI Control — 39
5.1 Creating and Recalling a Scene — 39
5.2 Saving and Loading
Channel Presets — 42
5.2.1 Channel Presets Library — 43
5.3 Graphic Equalizer — 44
5.4 System Menu — 46
5.5 Using MIDI Control Mode to Remote-
Control StudioLive — 48
5.5.1 Recalling Scenes and
FX Presets Remotely — 48

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Quick Start:
Level
Setting
Quick Start:
Level
Setting
Overview
Overview
Hook-up
Hook-up
Controls
Controls
Connecting
to a
Computer
Connecting
to a
Computer
Tutorials
Tutorials
Technical
Information
Technical
Information
Trouble-
shooting
& Warranty
Trouble-
shooting
& Warranty
Scenes, Presets, System Menu,
and MIDI Control
Scenes, Presets, System Menu,
and MIDI Control
Software: Universal Control,
SL Remote, Capture,
& Studio One Artist
Software: Universal Control,
SL Remote, Capture,
& Studio One Artist
5.5.2 Using Control Change Messages
to Control Volume and
FX Assignments — 49
5.5.3 Controlling the StudioLive 16.0.2
with a Behringer FCB1010 — 49
5.5.4 Controlling the StudioLive 16.0.2
with a Roland FC-300 — 53
6.0 Connecting to a
Computer — 56
6.1 System Requirements — 56
6.2 Installation for Windows — 57
6.3 Installation for Mac OS X — 58
6.4 Using the StudioLive as
an Audio Interface — 59
6.4.1 Using the StudioLive
with Popular Audio
Applications — 59
6.4.2 FireWire Sends
and Returns — 61
6.4.3 Using Plug-in Eects
as Inserts — 62
7.0 Software: Universal Control
with VSL, StudioLive
Remote for iPad™, Capture,
Studio One Artist — 63
7.1 Universal Control — 63
7.1.1 Universal Control:
Launch Window — 64
7.2 VSL: Virtual StudioLive — 66
7.2.1 VSL: Browser — 66
7.2.2 VSL: Overview Tab — 69
7.2.3 VSL: Channel Tab — 70
7.2.4 Loading Scenes and Presets
from VSL — 71
7.2.5 VSL: Setup Tab — 72
7.2.6 Enabling Lockout Mode — 73
7.2.7 Remote-Controlling StudioLive
with VSL — 74
7.5.8 Using Studio One to Remote-
Control StudioLive 16.0.2 — 126
8.0 Tutorials — 130
8.1 Microphone Types — 130
8.1.1 Condenser — 130
8.1.2 Dynamic — 130
8.1.3 USB Microphones and Other
Types — 130
8.1.4 Microphone Placement — 131
8.2 A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics
Processing — 134
8.2.1 Common Questions Regarding
Dynamics Processing — 134
8.2.2 Types of Dynamic
Processing — 135
8.2.3 Compression Settings: Some
Starting Points — 140
8.3 Equalizers — 142
8.3.1 What is an EQ? — 142
8.3.2 Equalization Settings:
How to Find the Best and
Leave the Rest — 144
8.3.3 General EQ Suggestions — 147
8.4 Aux Bus Mixing — 150
8.4.1 Monitor Mixing — 150
8.4.2 Eects Processing — 150
8.5 Digital Eects — 152
8.5.1 Reverb — 152
8.6 Level Setting Procedure in
Detail — 154
8.7 The Solo Bus — 155
8.7.1 Using the Solo Bus
for Monitoring — 155
8.7.2 Destructive Soloing — 155
8.7.3 Using Solo in Place (SIP) to
Set Up a Mix — 156
7.3 Using StudioLive Remote
for iPad™— 75
7.3.1 Networking your iPad™
and Computer — 75
7.3.2 Connecting to Virtual StudioLive
and the StudioLive Mixer — 79
7.3.2 SL Remote:
Overview Page — 80
7.3.3 Aux Mix Page — 84
7.3.4 The GEQ Page — 87
7.3.5 Channel Zoom Page — 90
7.4 Capture — 91
7.4.1 What is Capture? — 91
7.4.2 Start Page — 93
7.3.3 The Session Page — 94
7.4.4 The Edit Window — 95
7.4.5 Getting Started in Capture — 96
7.4.6 Recording in Capture — 98
7.4.7 Editing in Capture — 99
7.4.8 Capture Session
Navigation — 102
7.4.9 Mixing in Capture — 103
7.4.10 Capture Key Commands — 107
7.4.11 Capture Applications
and Scenarios — 109
7.5 Studio One Artist Quick Start — 113
7.5.1 Installation and
Authorization — 113
7.5.2 Enabling the
Audio Driver — 116
7.5.3 Conguring Your
MIDI Devices — 116
7.5.4 Creating a New Song — 120
7.5.5 Creating Audio Tracks — 122
7.5.6 Creating MIDI Tracks — 123
7.5.7 Adding Virtual Instruments and
Plug-in Eects to
Your Song — 124
10.0 Troubleshooting and
Warranty — 160
10.1 Troubleshooting — 160
10.2 PreSonus StudioLive 16.0.2
Limited Warranty — 162

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OverviewHook-upControlsConnecting
to a
Computer
TutorialsTechnical
Information
Trouble-
shooting
& Warranty
Scenes, Presets, System Menu,
and MIDI Control
Software: Universal Control,
SL Remote, Capture,
& Studio One Artist
Quick Start:
Level
Setting
Quick Start 1.0
Quick Start: Level Setting 1
1.0 Quick Start
This is a map of the StudioLive 16.0.2. You’ll notice that each major section is
marked with a manual-section number where you can nd more information.
1.1 Getting Started: IMPORTANT LEVEL SETTING
Before you begin, there are a few general rules of
thumb that we recommend you follow:
tAlways turn the Main fader and both the Monitor and Phones knobs
in the Monitor section down before making connections. Before
plugging or unplugging a microphone while other channels are
active, mute the channel to which you are connecting.
tYour faders should be set on or near the “U” mark whenever possible. The “U”
indicates unity gain, meaning the signal is neither boosted nor attenuated. If the
main output of your StudioLive is too high or too low when your faders are at or
near unity, you can use the output-level knob on the rear panel of the StudioLive
to adjust the level up or down until you have achieved the optimal volume.
Trims - For Level Setting see Sections 1.0 & 8.6
Menu Display:
* FX Menu: Section 4.8
* Scene Menu: Section 5.1
* System Menu: Section 5.4
Internal FX
Level &
Assignment
Section 4.4.2
Talkback
Section
4.7.1
Solo
Bus
Sections
4.7.2 &
8.7
Monitor
Bus
Section
4.7.3
Fat Channel: Section 4.1
* Dynamics - Section 4.3.1
* Metering - Section 4.2
* Stereo Linking - Section 4.1.4
* Copying/Saving - Section 5.2
* Dynamics Processing Tutorial - Section 8.2
* EQ Tutorial - Section 8.3
Multimodes and Multimode buttons - Section 4.5
Channel Faders - Section 4.3
Aux Faders -
Section 4.4
Select buttons - Section 4.1.1
Graphic EQ:
*Section 5.3
Creating FX Mixes:
*Sections 4.4.3
& 8.4.2
Creating Monitor
Mixes:
*Sections 4.4.1,
4.4.3 & 8.4.1
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METERING CONTROLS:
Section 4.2.1
Main Output:
Section 4.6
Fader Locate:
Section 5.1
Input Metering:
Output Metering:
Gain Reducion Metering:
Stereo Link:
*Section 4.1.4

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Overview
Overview
Hook-up
Hook-up
Controls
Controls
Connecting
to a
Computer
Connecting
to a
Computer
Tutorials
Tutorials
Technical
Information
Technical
Information
Trouble-
shooting
& Warranty
Trouble-
shooting
& Warranty
Scenes, Presets, System Menu,
and MIDI Control
Scenes, Presets, System Menu,
and MIDI Control
Software: Universal Control,
SL Remote, Capture,
& Studio One Artist
Software: Universal Control,
SL Remote, Capture,
& Studio One Artist
Quick Start: Level Setting 11 Quick Start: Level Setting
Quick Start:
Level
Setting
Quick Start:
Level
Setting
Geting Started: IMPORTANT LEVEL SETTING 1.11.1 Geting Started: IMPORTANT LEVEL SETTING
tDo not allow your inputs to clip. Watch the level meters; when the LEDs near
the Clip mark, the top LED will illuminate, indicating that the analog-to-digital
converters are in danger of being overdriven. Overdriving the converters
will cause digital distortion, which sounds terrible. The XMAX™ preamps
in your StudioLive provide plenty of headroom; take advantage of it.
tYour P.A. and studio equipment should be powered on in the following order:
A. Sound sources (keyboards, direct boxes, microphones,
etc.) connected to the StudioLive inputs
B. StudioLive 16.0.2
C. Computer (if applicable)
D. Power ampliers or powered monitors
When it’s time to power down, your system should be turned o in the reverse order.
Now that you know what not to do, let’s get some audio going!
1. Grab a microphone and a mic cable and plug them
into the StudioLive’s Channel 1 mic input.
2. Connect the Main Outs (TRS or XLR) of your Studio Live
to your power amplier or powered monitors.
3. If you’re using passive speakers, connect them to your
power amplier using speaker cable.
4. Bring down all the faders on your StudioLive to the ∞ setting. Make sure
that the Trim knob on Channel 1 is all the way counter-clockwise.
5. Plug your StudioLive into a power outlet and turn it on.
6. If your microphone requires phantom power, press the Select button on Channel 1
of your StudioLive and engage the 48V button.
7. Turn on your amplier or powered monitors.
8. Press the Input button in the Meter section.
9. Speak or sing into your microphone at about the same volume
as you will do during the upcoming performance.
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10. Turn the trim knob on Channel 1 clockwise while watching the rst meter in the Fat
Channel. Adjust the Channel 1 trim knob until a little more than half of the green
LEDs are lighting up. The red LED at the top of the meter should never light up!
11. Move the Channel 1 fader up until it reaches“U” (unity gain).
12. Bring up the Main fader until you can comfortably listen
to your microphone through your speakers.
13. With Channel 1 selected, you can use the Fat Channel
to add dynamics processing and EQ.
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Power User Tip : Using SIP (Solo In Place) To Dial In Your Mix
Most engineers start with the drums and work from the bottom up. To begin, bring all your faders
down and raise your main fader to unity gain. Press and hold the SIP button in the Solo section until
it illuminates red. Press the Solo button, and then the Multimode button on your kick-drum mic
channel. Notice that all the other channels on your StudioLive have been muted. Bring up the fader
on the kick-drum channel and press the channel’s Select button. The Fat Channel will display the
dynamics processing, EQ, output routing, and pan settings for the kick drum. Using the encoders
and meters in the Fat Channel, set up the compressor and EQ for this channel. Once you are satised,
bring the fader back down, and press the Solo button again. Next, press the Multimode button on
the snare-mic channel and repeat this procedure. In this way continue with each drum mic and then
move on to the other instruments that are connected to your StudioLive. When you have nished with
all the instruments, press the SIP button again and slowly bring up your faders to set up your mix.

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Quick Start:
Level
Setting
Quick Start:
Level
Setting
Hook-up
Hook-up
Controls
Controls
Connecting
to a
Computer
Connecting
to a
Computer
Tutorials
Tutorials
Technical
Information
Technical
Information
Trouble-
shooting
& Warranty
Trouble-
shooting
& Warranty
Scenes, Presets, System Menu,
and MIDI Control
Scenes, Presets, System Menu,
and MIDI Control
Software: Universal Control,
SL Remote, Capture,
& Studio One Artist
Software: Universal Control,
SL Remote, Capture,
& Studio One Artist
2 Overview
Overview
Overview
Summary of StudioLive 16.0.2 Hardware Features 2.2
Overview 2
2.1 Introduction
2.0 Overview
2.1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus StudioLive™ 16.0.2. PreSonus Audio
Electronics has designed the StudioLive™ utilizing high-grade components to ensure
optimum performance that will last a lifetime. Loaded with 12 high-headroom,
XMAX microphone preampliers; a built-in 16x16 FireWire recording and playback
engine; MIDI I/O; Fat Channel processing with 3-band EQs, compressors, limiters, and
downward expanders; DSP eects; 4 Aux buses; extensive LED metering; mixer save/
recall; channel-strip save/recall/copy/paste; talkback; and more, StudioLive breaks
new boundaries for music performance and production. All you need is a computer
with a FireWire connection, a few microphones and cables, speakers, and your
instruments, and you are ready to record in the studio or in front of a live audience!
We encourage you to contact us at 1-225-216-7887 with any questions or
comments you may have regarding your PreSonus StudioLive. 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 are condent that you will enjoy your StudioLive!
ABOUT THIS MANUAL: We suggest that you use this manual to familiarize yourself with the
features, applications, and correct connection procedures for your StudioLive before trying to
connect it to your computer. This will help you avoid problems during installation and setup.
Throughout this manual you will nd Power User Tips. These tips provide some innovative
mix tricks that are unique to the StudioLive. In addition to the Power User Tips, you
will nd an assortment of audio tutorials at the back of this manual. These tutorials
cover everything from microphone placement to equalizer and compression-setting
suggestions and are included to help you get the most from your StudioLive mixer.
The StudioLive™ performance and recording digital mixer is a fully loaded,
professional digital mixer, combined with a complete, 16x16 FireWire
recording system. Racks of processing eects including compressor, limiter,
downward expander, three-band semi-parametric EQ, reverb and delay
are available on every channel, aux, and main mix, delivering total control
in a compact, rugged, steel chassis. StudioLive includes Capture™, a fully
integrated live recording software by PreSonus,allowing you to record
every performance and rehearsal with a few clicks of your mouse.
Intuitive, exible, and powerful, StudioLive is a next-generation mixing
and recording tool that opens endless creative possibilities.
2.2 Summary of StudioLive 16.0.2 Hardware Features
t24-bit/48 kHz sampling rate
t12 Class A XMAX microphone preampliers
t16 line-level inputs
t4 auxiliary buses
tHigh-denition analog-to-digital converters (118 dB dynamic range)
tUnlimited-headroom, 32-bit oating-point, digital mixing and eects processing
t16x16 FireWire digital recording interface with two FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394) ports
tScene automation with load/save/recall of all settings
tFat Channel with:
tHigh-pass lter
tCompressor
tLimiter
tDownward expander
t3-band semi-parametric EQ
tPan
tPhantom power
tPhase reverse
tLoad/save
t2 master DSP eects (reverb and delay with Load and Save)
tMIDI control over: Scene and FX Recall, FX to Main assign,
Main Output, FX Return Level, and Tap Tempo
t60 mm faders
tMilitary-grade quick-touch buttons
tFast-acting LED meters
tTalkback communication system
tRugged steel chassis

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Quick Start:
Level
Setting
Quick Start:
Level
Setting
Hook-up
Hook-up
Controls
Controls
Connecting
to a
Computer
Connecting
to a
Computer
Tutorials
Tutorials
Technical
Information
Technical
Information
Trouble-
shooting
& Warranty
Trouble-
shooting
& Warranty
Scenes, Presets, System Menu,
and MIDI Control
Scenes, Presets, System Menu,
and MIDI Control
Software: Universal Control,
SL Remote, Capture,
& Studio One Artist
Software: Universal Control,
SL Remote, Capture,
& Studio One Artist
Overview 2
Overview
Overview
Summary of Virtual StudioLive Software Features 2.52.3 Summary of Capture Software Features
2 Overview
tPreSonus Capture™ multitrack-recording software
tCompatible with Cubase, Digital Performer, Logic,
Nuendo, Sonar, Studio One™, and others
tPC and Mac® compatible
2.3 Summary of Capture™ Software Features
Included with your StudioLive is Capture, a digital-audio multitracking
application designed to make recording quick and easy to set up and
operate. Perfect for live recording and for mixing your audio in real time to a
stereo audio le, Capture software was designed to interface perfectly with
StudioLive 16.0.2, allowing instant setup and recording of performances.
You can arm all 16 tracks to record with the click of a single button.
Please consult the Capture user manual for complete instructions.
t16x16 multitrack recording application
tRecord with two mouse clicks
tEssential editing suite (Copy, Cut, Paste, Splice, Resize)
tPeak LED-style meter bridge with clip indicators
tMarker placement and recall
tExport between marker
tRecord stereo mix from StudioLive mixer
tImport/export .wav, .ai, or OpenTL les
2.4 Summary of StudioOne™ Artist Software Features
All PreSonus audio interfaces include PreSonus Studio One Artist recording
software, which comes with over 4 GB of plug-ins, loops, and samples, giving
you everything you need for music recording and production. The Studio
One Artist Quick Start Guide is located in Section 4.1 of this manual. You will
nd a complete user manual on the Studio One Artist installation DVD.
tUnlimited track count, inserts, and sends
t20 high-quality native plug-ins: amp modeling (Ampire), delay (Analog Delay,
Beat Delay), distortions (Redlight Dist), dynamics processing (Channel Strip,
Compressor, Gate, Expander, Limiter, Tricomp), equalizer (Channel Strip, Pro EQ),
modulation (Autolter, Chorus, Flange, Phaser, X-Trem), reverb (MixVerb, Room
Reverb), and utility (Binaural Pan, Mixtool, Phase Meter, Spectrum Meter, Tuner)
tOver 4 GB of loops, samples, and instruments, featuring: Presence
virtual sample player, Impact virtual drum machine, SampleOne virtual
sampler, Mojito virtual analog-modeled subtractive synthesizer
tInnovative and intuitive MIDI mapping
tPowerful drag-and-drop functionality for faster workow
tMac OS X® and Windows® compatible
2.5 Summary of Virtual StudioLive Software Features
The Virtual StudioLive application is completely integrated with your StudioLive
16.0.2. VSL is a highly advanced editor/librarian and control panel. Because of the
continuous bidirectional communication between your StudioLive and VSL, whatever
you do on the StudioLive‘s control surface will be reected in VSL and vice versa.
tEasy drag-and-drop workow
tDrag presets directly to channels
tDrag parts of presets directly to components in the Fat Channel
tAdjust the Fat Channel gate, compressor, and EQ and the graphic EQ and eects
tQuickly drop entire Scenes to the mixer for instant recall
of all channel, eects, and graphic EQ settings
tLoad eects quickly by simply dragging presets into the GUI
tMakes StudioLive as easy to use as Studio One
tRemote controllable with an Apple iPad™ running PreSonus SL Remote™
tUse the mouse to quickly assign channels to multiple buses, mute, solo, etc.
tTimestamped backups of the entire board
tPreset Management
tStore and organize presets on your computer, then
transfer them to your mixer for that night’s gig
tCreate presets on the road, store them to the mixer, then drag them to
your preset pool the next time you’re connected to the computer
tReorder presets in mixer memory: easily order presets
to best t your workow for the gig
tShare presets with friends: drag presets out of the browser and
email, IM, or disk-swap presets with other StudioLive owners
tMixer Overview
tSee all of the most-used mixer parameters at once
tSee the state of all Fat Channel settings at once
tSee all Aux mixes at once
tSee the current eects and parameter settings
tSee graphic equalizer settings

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2 Overview
2.6 What is in the Box
In addition to this manual, your StudioLive package contains the following:
PreSonus StudioLive 16.0.2 digital recording and performance mixer
6’(1.8m) 6-pin-to-6-pin FireWire 400 cable
6’(1.8m) 6-pin to 9-pin FireWire 400 - FireWire 800 cable
IEC power cord
StudioLive Software Library containing
tPreSonus StudioLive Artist program DVD plus gigabytes of third-party content
tPreSonus Capture CD with demo Sessions
tPreSonus Virtual StudioLive and Universal Control CD
3.0 Hookup
3.1 Rear-Panel Connections
On
100 - 240 VAC 50-60Hz
Microphone Inputs. Your StudioLive is equipped with 12 PreSonus XMAX
microphone preampliers for use with all types of microphones. The PreSonus
preamplier has a Class A input buer, followed by a dual-servo gain stage. This
arrangement results in ultra-low noise and wide gain control, allowing you to boost
signals without increasing unwanted background noise.
48-volt Phantom Power. The StudioLive provides 48V phantom power for the
microphone input on each channel. This feature can be individually enabled for each
channel using buttons on the top panel.
WARNING: Phantom power is only required for condenser microphones and
can severely damage dynamic mics, especially ribbon mics. Therefore, switch
phantom power o for all channels where it is not required.
XLR connector wiring for phantom power:
Pin 1 = GND
Pin 2 = +48V
Pin 3 = +48V
Line-level Input. Each channel of the StudioLive has a 1/4-inch, balanced TRS
connection for line-level input. When these inputs are engaged, the microphone-
preamp circuit is bypassed. Typical examples of line-level connections are synthesizer
outputs, CD/DVD-player outputs, and (with exceptions) signal-processor outputs.
Please note: As with any mixer, plugging in a microphone or a line-level input device, or
turning phantom power on or o, will create a momentary spike in the audio output of your
StudioLive. Because of this, it is highly recommended that you mute or turn down the channel trim
before changing connections or turning phantom power on or o. This simple step will add years to
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Stereo Inputs. Channels 9 through 16 are stereo inputs. Each pair of channels in
controlled by a single fader, solo, mute, and select button. By default Channels 9/10
through 15/16 are set to be mono, so that only the mic preamplier or the Left
(mono) input will be heard. When these channels are unlinked, the Right input is not
accessible on the mixer. To insert the Right input into your mix, you must engage
Stereo Link (see Section 4.1.4 for details).
Channels 13/14 and 15/16 have unbalanced RCA connections, in addition
to the balanced TRS connections. Like the TRS connections, the right RCA
input will not be accessible on the mixer if the channels are not linked.
Aux Outputs. The StudioLive is equipped with four
auxiliary outputs. In Section 8.4, you’ll nd a tutorial
on creating aux mixes for monitoring and eects. Aux
mixes are routed to these outputs.
Talkback Mic Input. The StudioLive does not have an onboard talkback mic so an
external mic must be used. Phantom power is always enabled on this microphone
preamp, so you can use either a dynamic or a condenser microphone.
Warning: Phantom power is only required for condenser microphones and can severely
damage dynamic mics, especially ribbon mics. We recommend that you consult the
documentation that came with your microphone to conrm that it is safe to use with
phantom power before connecting a dynamic microphone to the Talkback input.
Talkback Mic Trim. This is the trim control for your talkback
microphone. It adjusts the gain of the talkback input.
Mono Output. This balanced output carries a mono, summed version of
the stereo signal from the main bus.
Mono Output Trim. This knob controls the maximum
level of the Mono Output signal. The signal can be
attenuated to -80dB and boosted up to +6 dB
Main Output. The StudioLive features both XLR and TRS main outputs.
These outputs are parallel to each other and to the mono output.
Power User Tip: All the main outputs (XLR Stereo, TRS Stereo, and XLR
Mono) of the StudioLive are active all the time. Because of this, you
can send your main mix to ve speakers at the same time. This can
be especially useful when you need to send a mix to another room or
add another set of speakers to accommodate a larger venue.
Main Output Trim. This knob controls the maximum
output level of the XLR and TRS main outputs. The signal
can be attenuated to -40dB and boosted up to 0dB.
Monitor Output. These are the balanced control-room outputs. The level is
controlled by the Monitor knob in the Monitor section on the top panel.
MIDI I/O.MIDI stands for“Musical Instrument Digital Interface.”However, the MIDI
standard goes well beyond just instruments and sequencing. The MIDI inputs and
outputs allow connection and/or communication with external MIDI equipment.
One function of these ports is MIDI sequencing. The MIDI input can also be used to
connect a MIDI footpedal to control dierent parameters on your StudioLive. More
information about MIDI Control Mode can be found in Section 5.5.
NOTE: MIDI is not audio but is frequently used to trigger or control an audio source (such
as a plug-in or synthesizer). When using MIDI, ensure that your MIDI data is correctly
sent and received by the appropriate hardware or software instruments. You may
also need to return those devices’ audio to a StudioLive input channel. Please consult
the User’s Manual of your MIDI devices for help with MIDI setup and usage.
FireWire Ports. There are two standard 6-pin FireWire 400 ports on the back of the
StudioLive. Either port can be used to connect the StudioLive to a FireWire port on
your computer. If your computer has a 4-pin connector (commonly found on
laptops), you will need to purchase a 4-to-6-pin adapter or cable. These adapters and
cables can be found at your local computer-supply store. The FireWire 400 ports are
compatible with FireWire 800 connections found on Apple computers. AFW400-
FW400 and a FW800-FW400 cable have been included for your convenience. You can
use the second FireWire port to connect additional FireWire devices (such as external
hard drives) to your computer or to daisy-chain a PreSonus FireStudio-family
interface for additional recording inputs.
2 Amp Fuse. This is the StudioLive’s fuse housing. Your StudioLive uses a 5mm x 20
mm, 250 VAC, fast-acting fuse.
Power-Input. This is where you plug in the provided IECpower cable.
Power Switch. Push the top part of the switch ( | ) to turn on your StudioLive. Push
the bottom part of the switch ( O ) to turn it o.

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On
100 - 240 VAC 50-60Hz
rhythm guitar and amp bass guitar drumset
lead vocal mic
keyboard
Front of House Speakers
Monitors
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On
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The Fat Channel 4.14.1 The Fat Channel
4.0 Controls
4.1 The Fat Channel
The heart of the StudioLive is the revolutionary Fat Channel. The Fat Channel
makes dynamics, routing, and panning for every input and output on the
StudioLive available at the touch of a Select button. The 12multipurpose
knobs and meters located in the Fat Channel control nearly every adjustment
you will need to make on your StudioLive. From the Fat Channel, you can:
tAdd dynamics processing and EQ to every input and output
tCreate sends and eects mixes for all four analog Aux
sends and both internal eects buses
tEngage phantom power for each mic preamp.
tMeter inputs, Aux and Main outputs, and gain reduction for all 16 channels
tCopy, save, and load Fat Channel and GEQ presets
tRecall your fader position for stored mixes
4.1.1 Select Buttons, Meters and the Fat Channel
Select Buttons. All around the StudioLive, you will see Select buttons. There is a
Select button on each of the 12channels, each of the 4 analog aux sends, both of the
internal eects buses, and the Main output bus. Each of these buttons serves exactly
the same purpose: to access the Fat Channel parameters for its channel or bus.
Selected Channel Display. In the lower right corner of the Fat Channel, you will nd
an LED readout. The currently selected channel will always be displayed here.
(Numbers 1-8 indicate one of the 8 mono input channels is selected; 9, 11, 13, or 15
indicate that one of the 4 stereo input channels is selected; MAindicates the Main
bus; A1-A4 indicates Aux 1-4; and Fa and Fb indicate EFX Aand EFX B.)
4.1.2What You Can Process with the Fat Channel and FireWire Sends
The following table provides a quick guide to the processing
that is available for each bus in the StudioLive:
Bus Phase
Reverse
High-Pass
Filter
Noise Gate Compressor EQ Limiter FireWire
Send
Inputs (Ch 1-16)
Main Out L/R
Aux Sends 1-4
Internal FX Sends Aand B
4.1.3 Fat Channel: Dynamics Processing and EQ
The main function of the Fat Channel is to provide dynamics processing and
ltering for every input and output on the StudioLive. The rotary encoders work
in conjunction with the meters directly above them to adjust the dynamics
processing and EQ. The Fat Channel’s processing section consists of ve parts:
High-Pass lter, Noise Gate, Compressor, Limiter, and parametric EQ. Each can
be turned on or o and controlled separately. The signal ows as follows:
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4.1 The Fat Channel The Fat Channel 4.1
High Pass
Filter
Adjusts the High Pass Filter’s Cut-off
Frequency.
The High Pass Filter section
consists of an encoder and a meter.
You will notice that the there is a
frequency range to the left of the
meter. The high-pass lter’s cuto
frequency can be set from 24 Hzto
1 kHz.
Remember that all frequencies
below a high-pass lter’s cuto
frequency are attenuated. See
Section 8.3.1 for more details.
The slope of the High Pass Filter is
-6 dB/octave.
Gate On/O
Button
Turns the Gate On and Off for the
Selected Channel.
This button engages and
disengages the gate for the
selected channel. It will illuminate
to indicate that the gate has been
enabled.
The gate is available for all
input and output buses.
Gate
Threshold
Sets and Displays the Threshold of the
Gate for the Selected Channel.
This encoder sets, and the meter
displays, the gate threshold for the
selected channel. The threshold
determines the level at which the
gate will open. Essentially, all
signals above the threshold setting
are passed through unaected.
You can set the threshold from 0to
-56 dB.
Compressor
On/O
Turns the Compressor On and Off for
the Selected Channel or Output Bus.
This button engages or disengages
the compressor for the selected
channel or output bus. It will
illuminate to indicate that the
compressor has been enabled.
The compressor is available for all input and
output buses.
Auto Mode
Button
Enables Automatic Response Mode
When Auto mode is active, the
Response control becomes
inoperative, and a preprogrammed
attack and release curve is used. In
this mode, the attack is set to 10
ms, and the release is set to 150
ms. All other compressor
parameters can still be adjusted
manually.
Compressor
Threshold
Sets and Displays the Threshold of the
Compressor for the Selected Channel
or Output Bus.
This encoder sets, and the meter
displays, the compressor threshold
for the selected channel or output
bus. When the signal’s amplitude
(level) exceeds the threshold
setting, the compressor engages.
Turning the knob counterclockwise
lowers the threshold so that
compression begins at a lower
amplitude. The threshold can be
set from -56 to 0dB.
Compression
Ratio
Sets and Displays the Compression
Ratio for the Selected Input Channel
or Output Bus.
This encoder sets, and the meter
displays, the compression ratio (or
slope) for the selected channel or
output bus. The ratio sets the
compression slope, which is a
function of the output level versus
the input level. For example, if you
have the ratio set to 2:1, any signal
levels above the threshold setting
will be compressed at a ratio of 2:1.
This means that for every 2dB of
level increase above the threshold,
the compressor’s output will only
increase 1 dB. The ratio can be set
from 1:1 to 14:1.
Compressor
Response
Sets and Displays the Compressor
Attack Setting for the Selected Input
Channel or Output Bus.
This encoder sets, and the meter
displays, the compressor’s
response setting for the selected
channel or output bus. The
Response control sets the attack
and release tapers for the
Compressor simultaneously. A
tight response time triggers the
compressor immediately and
returns the gain reduction back to
zero quickly when the signal drops
below the compressor threshold.
Asmooth response time allows the
beginning component of the
signal or“initial transient” to pass
through, uncompressed and
extends the time of length of time
before the gain reduction returns
to zero.
Power User Tip: In general, a tighter response
time should be used for instruments with
relatively few transients, like drums and
percussion, while a smooth setting should be
using for instrument with a lot of transients,
like vocals and strings.
Phase Reverse
Button
Reverses the Phase of the Selected
Channel.
Push this button to invert the
phase of the selected channel’s
signal (that is, to alter the phase by
180°). The button will illuminate,
indicating that Phase Reverse is
active. The Phase Reverse button
can be used to correct audio
signals that are out of phase and
cancelling/reinforcing each other.
Phase reverse is only available on the 16
channels of the input bus.
48V Button Engages Phantom Power in the
Microphone Preamp of the Selected
Channel.
Push this button to engage
phantom power in the selected
channel’s microphone preamp. The
button will illuminate, indicating
that phantom power is active.
Phantom power transmits 48Vof
DCelectric power through a
microphone cable. Most
commonly it is used to power
condenser microphones, although
some direct boxes also take
advantage of it. For more
information on microphones,
please consult the microphone
tutorial in Section 8.1.
Phantom power is only available on the 12
microphone preamps of the input bus.
High Pass
Filter On/O
Turns the High Pass Filter On and Off
fo the Selected Channelor Output Bus.
This button engages or disengages
the high-pass lter for the selected
channel or output bus. It will
illuminate to indicate that the
compressor has been enabled.
The high-pass lter is available on the 16
channels of the input bus, the 4 Auxes, and
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The Fat Channel 4.14.1 The Fat Channel
Compressor
Makeup Gain
Sets and Displays the Amount of
Makeup Gain for the Compressor on
the Selected Input Channel or
Output Bus.
This encoder sets, and the meter
displays, the makeup-gain setting
of the compressor for the selected
channel or output bus. When
compressing a signal, gain
reduction usually results in an
overall attenuation of level. The
gain control allows you to restore
this loss in level and readjust the
volume to the precompression
level (if desired). You can adjust
Makeup Gain from 0dB (no gain
adjustment) to +28 dB.
Limiter
On/O
Turns on the Limiter for the Selected
Input Channel or Output Bus.
When the limiter is engaged the
button will illuminate. The
threshold for the limiter is set to 0
dBFS. The Ratio is ∞:1.
The limiter is available for all input and
output buses.
Low EQ On/O
Button
Activates Control for the Low Band EQ
for the Selected Input or Output Bus.
This button actives control of the
equalizer’s Low band for the
selected channel or bus. The
button will illuminate to indicate
control is active.
The Low EQ band is available for all input and
output buses.
Low EQ
Frequency
Control
Sets and Displays the Center
Frequency of the Low EQ Band.
This encoder sets, and the meter
displays, the center frequency of
the equalizer’s Low band. The
center frequency is the middle of
the passband (the mean) between
the lower and upper cuto
frequencies that dene the limits
of the band.
You can adjust the center
frequency from 36 to 465Hz.
Low EQ Gain
Control
Sets and Displays the Gain Attenuation
or Boost of the Center Frequency.
This encoder sets, and the meter
displays, the gain cut or boost at
the center frequency for the Low
band. The level of the center
frequency can be set between -15
and +15dB.
Low Shelf EQ
Button
Turns on the Low Shelving EQ for the
Selected Input or Output Bus.
When the Shelf button is not
engaged, the Low band is semi-
parametric. Enabling the Shelf
button turns the Low band into a
low-shelving EQ that alters, by a
xed amount, a band of low
frequencies at and below a
user-selected shelving frequency.
Alow shelving EQ is like a
bass-control knob on a stereo.
In this mode, the Center
Frequency control selects
the shelving frequency.
Mid EQ On/O
Button
Activates Controls for the Mid EQ for
the Selected Input or Output Bus.
This button actives the controls for
the equalizer’s Mid band for the
selected input or output. The
button will illuminate to indicate
control is active.
The Mid EQ band is available for all input and
output buses.
Mid EQ
Frequency
Control
Sets and Displays the Center
Frequency of the Mid EQ.
This encoder sets, and the meter
displays, the center frequency for
the Mid band. You can adjust the
center frequency from 260Hzto
3.5kHz.
Mid EQ Gain
Control
Sets and Displays the Gain
Attenuation or Boost of the Center
Frequency for the Mid Band.
This encoder sets, and the meter
displays, the Gain cut or boost at
the center frequency of the Mid
band. The level of the center
frequency can be set between -15
and +15dB.
Mid HiQ
Button
Enables a Narrow Bandwidth for the
Mid Band EQ on the Selected Input or
Output bus.
Q is the ratio of the EQ band’s
center frequency to its bandwidth.
With a constant center frequency,
higher Q values indicate a
narrower bandwidth, so Q is often
equated with bandwidth. By
default, the Q is set to a value of
0.55. When the Hi Q button is
engaged, the Q setting will be
increased to 2.0, thus narrowing
the bandwidth to provide more
precise control.
High EQ On/O
Button
Activates Control for the High EQ for
the Selected Input or Output Bus.
This button actives control of the
High band for the selected channel
or bus. The button will illuminate
to indicate control is active.
The High EQ band is available for all input and
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High EQ
Frequency
Control
Sets and Displays the Center
Frequency of the High EQ.
This encoder sets, and the meter
displays, the center frequency of
the High band. You can adjust the
center frequency from 1.4 to 18
kHz.
High EQ Gain
Control
Sets and Displays the Gain Attenuation
or Boost at the Center Frequency of
the High EQ Band.
This encoder sets, and the meter
displays, the gain cut or boost at
the center frequency of the High
EQ band. The level of the center
frequency can be set between -15
and +15dB.
4.1.4 Fat Channel Panning and Stereo Link
The Pan control for each input or output bus is set on
the Fat Channel. The LED display shows the pan
setting, and the encoder to the right of the display
controls panning for the selected input or output bus.
When two channels are linked as stereo pair, the LED
display will automatically change to a stereo pan.
Stereo linking is also done from within the Fat Channel. Input channels and aux buses
can be linked to create a stereo pair. The stereo pairs are predened and cannot be
changed. They are as follows:
Channels 1 and 2
Channels 3 and 4
Channels 5and 6
Channels 7 and 8
Channels 9 and 10
Channels 11 and 12
Channels 13 and 14
Channels 15and 16
Aux 1 and Aux 2
Aux 3 and Aux 4
For mono channels and Aux buses, a stereo link can be enabled when either
channel in the pair is selected. When the Stereo Link button is illuminated,
all dynamics settings, subgroup assignments, and main assignments
are nondestructively pasted to the other channel in the pair.
POWER USER TIP: Because this is a nondestructive paste; when the Link button is
disengaged, the other channel‘s previous settings will be restored. For instance, if Channel
8 is selected when the Stereo Link button is engaged, all of Channel 8’s settings will be
copied onto Channel 7. If Channel 7 is selected when the Stereo Link button is engaged,
Channel 7’s settings will be copied onto Channel 8. Because the settings are copied
nondestructively, it is possible to A/B dynamics settings with the touch of two buttons.
Whichever channel is selected when the Link button is engaged will be
the Link Master. When either channel in the stereo link is selected, both
channels‘ Select buttons will illuminate but the Link Master‘s ID number will
be displayed in the Selected Channel LED read-out in the Fat Channel.
On the StudioLive 16.0.2’s four stereo channels, the stereo link will enable the
right side (channels 10, 12, 14, and 16) to be heard in your mix. Each channel’s
fader, Select button, and Multimode button, and each Aux Mix send, controls both
channels at the same time. All Fat Channel settings are applied to both channels.
It should be noted that while Stereo Link must be enabled in order to
hear the right side of each stereo channel through the StudioLive, the
right inputs are still sent through the FireWire bus and can be recorded by
your DAW with or without Stereo Link engaged. For more information on
using your StudioLive as an audio interface, please consult Section 6.
High Shelving
EQ Button
Turns on the High Shelving EQ for the
Selected Input or Output Bus.
When the Shelf button is not
engaged, the High band is a
semi-parametric EQ. Enabling the
Shelf button turns the High band
into a high shelving EQ that alters,
by a xed amount, a band of low
frequencies at and above a
user-selected shelving frequency.
Ahigh shelving EQ is like
a treble-control knob on a
stereo. In this mode, the Center
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4.1 The Fat Channel
4.1.5Fat Channel: Digital Out
The Fat Channel gives you the option of sending unprocessed audio to your
computer or sending the processed signal. When the Dig Out button is enabled, the
signal being sent to the FireWire bus is post-EQ and post-dynamics processing; the
button will illuminate to indicate this signal ow. When the button is disabled, the
signal being sent to the FireWire bus is pre-Fat Channel.
The Dig Out button is only available when one of the channel inputs is
selected. The Main output and Aux bus automatically send their signals
post-Fat Channel dynamics and EQ. All FireWire sends are pre-fader
except for the Aux and Main outputs. For more information on using
your StudioLive as an audio interface, please consult Section 6.
4.1.6 Copying, Loading, and Storing Fat Channel Settings
Every setting in the Fat Channel can be copied from one to channel to another
and can be saved and stored as a user preset that you can recall later.
Press the Copy button to copy the settings on the selected channel or bus. Every
Select button on the StudioLive except the button for the currently selected channel
will begin to ash. The Select button for the selected channel will not illuminate. You
can copy a Fat Channel setting from any channel or bus to any combination of
channels and buses.
The Load button will also start to ash.
To paste the current channel’s Fat Channel setting to another channel or
bus, simply press that channel’s Select button. It will stop ashing and will
illuminate. After you have selected every channel to which you want the settings
pasted, press the Load button. The StudioLive will return to its normal state,
indicating that the Fat Channel settings have been successfully pasted.
The Load button can also be used to recall saved settings and
presets. For complete recall instructions, see Section 5.2.
You can save your Fat Channel settings for future use. To store the currently selected
channel’s Fat Channel settings, press the Save button. For complete channel-preset
storage instructions, see Section 5.2.
4.2Metering
The StudioLive oers exible metering at the touch of a button.
The 12meters in the Fat Channel section can monitor:
tAll 16 inputs, post-gain and pre-dynamics, pre-EQ, and pre-fader
tThe gain reduction for all 16 inputs
tThe output volume of each of the four Aux sends
tThe output volume of Main bus.
Finally, the meters can be used to recall the fader settings for a saved Scene.
4.2.1 StudioLive Metering Controls
The Meters section of the StudioLive is located to the left of the fader bank. Each of
these buttons are toggle switches; you turn them on and o by pressing them. The
meter state can also be changed by pressing another button in the Meter section, or
any Select button on the StudioLive, or a Mix or Mix/Pan button in the Aux section.
It is important to mention that the meters simply overlay the selected Fat Channel
state. For instance, if you have Channel 8 selected and then press the Input
button in the Meter section, the knobs and buttons in the Fat Channel section
will still be active, and any changes made will be applied, but the changes will
not be displayed in the Meter section. The advantage of this is that you can make
adjustments in the Fat Channel, press a Meter button, and monitor your entire mix,
then press the same button to return to setting up your Fat Channel selection.
Input Metering
Button
Turns PFL Input Metering On and Off.
Switches the meters to display the pre-dynamics, pre-fader level of the input bus.
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Output Metering
Button
Turns PFL Output Metering On and Off.
Switches the meters to display the post-dynamics, post-fader level of the Aux and
Main buses. Only the last six meters are used. Meter 7 displays Aux 1 output, Meter 8
displays Aux 2output, Meter 9/10displays Aux 3 output, Meter 11/12displays Aux 4
output, and Meters 13/14 and 15/16 display the left and right side, respectively, of
the Main bus.
Gain Reduction
Metering Button
Turns Gain Reduction Metering On and Off.
Displays the gain reduction of the input bus. Meters have a one-to-one relationship
with channels (that is, Meter 1 shows the gain reduction of Channel 1 and so on).
Fader Locate Button Turns Fader-Recall Metering On and Off.
Displays the fader position of the stored Scene. When recalling a fader position,
adjust the fader until only the center LED is visible in its meter. To recall the stored
position of an Aux or Main fader, simply move the fader. The meters will instantly ip
to display the stored position of each of the output faders. The same meters that
display the outputs are used for locate.
Power User Tip: Fader Locate mode can be enabled at any time to recall the
stored fader position. If you’ve made multiple changes after a Scene recall, you can
always recall your stored fader position by simply engaging Fader Locate.
4.3 Input Channel Strip
The StudioLive is equipped with all of the standard input controls of an analog mixer.
In addition, the StudioLive provides the added exibility of routing a playback stream
from your audio-recording software to the mixer via the FireWire bus, just as if it were
an analog input. This lets you incorporate digital audio tracks into the main mix as
well as inserting plug-in eects and software instruments from your audio program.
4.3.1 Input Channel Controls
Trim Control Adjusts the Input Gain Level
The Trim control adjusts the gain of the channel’s analog input.
It is very important to properly adjust this control in order to minimize noise and avoid overload
distortion Follow the Quick Start level-setting instructions on page 5 before operating a channel.
Phantom Power
Button
Turns Phantom Power On/Off.
The StudioLive is equipped with individual phantom power for every microphone
input. As previously described in Section 4.1.3, the 48Vbutton is accessible via the Fat
Channel when an input channel is selected. It will illuminate when phantom power is
activated. For more information on phantom power and the microphones that
require it, please review Section 8.1.
Input Channel Select
Button
Enables Fat Channel Processing and Routing.
As previously described in Section 4.1.1, the Select button routes its channel
through the Fat Channel, allowing you to add dynamics processing, EQ, and panning
and more.
Input Channel
MultiMode Button
Engages FireWire Return, Solo, and Mute .
This button’s function is determined by the MultiMode Control Switches. Depending
on which mode is engaged, this button will function as the FireWire Return, Solo, or
Mute button for its input channel. For more information on the MultiMode Buttons
and their functions, please refer to Section 4.5.
Channel Fader Controls the Overall Level of the Channel.
Each input channel features a 60mm fader for level adjustment. Unity gain (0dB) is
denoted by a“U.”
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4.4 Aux Sends
The StudioLive has four analog aux buses and two internal eects buses. The aux
buses are mono; however, two aux buses can be linked to create a stereo bus.
Section 8.5discusses how to use these aux buses for monitor and eects mixing.
4.4.1 Analog Aux Send Controls
Aux MultiMode Button Solos and/or Mutes Aux Output.
This button’s function is determined by the MultiMode Control Switches. Depending
on which mode is engaged, this button will function as the Solo or Mute button for
its input channel. For more information on the MultiMode buttons and their
functions, please refer to Section 4.5
Please Note: FireWire Returns are only available for the 16 channels of the Input bus.
When FireWire Return Mode is engaged, only the channel multimode buttons will
function.
Aux Output Select
Button
Enables Fat Channel Viewing.
As previously described in section 4.1.1, the Select button routes its aux bus through
the Fat Channel, allowing you to add dynamics processing and EQ.
Aux Output Fader Controls the Overall Level of the Aux Output.
Each Aux features a 60mm fader for level adjustment. Unity gain (0dB) is denoted by
a“U.”
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4.4.2Internal FX Send Controls
Internal Eects Send
Select Button
Enables Fat Channel Viewing.
As described in section 4.1.1, the Select button routes its Eects bus through the Fat
Channel, allowing you to add dynamics processing and EQ.
Main Assign Button Assigns/Unassigns FX bus to Main Output.
This button will route its internal eects (EFX) bus to the Main output. It will
illuminate yellow when the bus is patched to the Mains. To mute the eect bus in the
Main output, simply unassign it.
Aux Assign Button Assigns/Unassigns FX bus to Aux 1-4.
This button will route its internal eects (EFX) bus to all four Aux outputs. It will
illuminate yellow when the bus is patched to the Aux buses. To mute the eect bus in
the Auxes, simply unassign it.
Output Level Knob Adjusts the Master Level of the Effects Bus.
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4.4.3 Creating Aux and FX Mixes
In addition to setting the dynamics for each channel and bus and
metering each channel and output, the Fat Channel also allows you to
create Aux mixes and quickly view the send level for each channel.
The Encoder Mode buttons to the left of the Fat Channel are used
for just this purpose. Each one of these buttons allow you to view
and set the send level for each channel to that Aux or FX mix.
FXA Encoder
Mode Button
Enables FXA Mixing and Metering in the Fat Channel.
When this button is enabled, the 12encoders in the Fat Channel become the FX-send
level controls for each of their respective input channels to FXA. The meters will
display the send level of each of the input channels. The encoders for the stereo
channels set the send level for both the Left and Right input provided that stereo
linking is enabled. See 4.1.4 for details.
FXB Encoder
Mode Button
Enables FXB Mixing and Metering in the Fat Channel.
When this button is enabled, the 12encoders in the Fat Channel become the
eects-send level controls for each of their respective input channels to FXB. The
meters will display the send level of each of the input channels. The encoders for the
stereo channels set the send level for both the Left and Right input provided that
stereo linking is enabled. See 4.1.4 for details.
Aux 1 Encoder
Mode Button
Enables Aux Mixing and Metering in the Fat Channel.
When this button is enabled, the 12encoders in the Fat Channel become the
aux-send level controls for each of their respective input channels to Aux 1. The
meters will display the send level of each of the input channels. The encoders for the
stereo channels set the send level for both the Left and Right input provided that
stereo linking is enabled. See 4.1.4 for details.
Aux 2 Encoder
Mode Button
Enables Aux Mixing or Pan Control (Stereo Send Mode Only) and Metering in the Fat Channel.
When this button is enabled, the 12encoders in the Fat Channel become the
aux-send level controls for each of their respective input channels to Aux 2. The
meters will display the send level of each of the input channels. The encoders for the
stereo channels set the send level for both the Left and Right input provided that
stereo linking is enabled.
When Aux 1 and Aux 2are linked, this button enabled pan control for each
channel in the Aux pair. When this button is enabled, the 12encoders in the Fat
Channel become the pan controls for each of their respective input channels.
The meters will display the pan setting of each of the input channels. Use Aux
1 Encoder mode to set the send level of each channel to the Aux pair.
For more information of stereo linking, please review Section 4.1.4.
Aux 3 Encoder
Mode Button
Enables Aux Mixing and Metering in the Fat Channel.
When this button is enabled, the 12encoders in the Fat Channel become the
Aux-send level controls for each of their respective input channels to Aux 3. The
meters will display the send level of each of the input channels. The encoders for the
stereo channels set the send level for both the Left and Right input provided that
stereo linking is enabled. See 4.1.4 for details.
Aux 4 Encoder
Mode Button
Enables Aux Mixing or Pan Control (Stereo Send Mode Only) and Metering in the Fat Channel.
When this button is enabled, the 12encoders in the Fat Channel become the
Aux-send level controls for each of their respective input channels to Aux 4. The
meters will display the send level of each of the input channels. The encoders for the
stereo channels set the send level for both the Left and Right input provided that
stereo linking is enabled.
When Aux 3 and Aux 4 are linked, this button enabled pan control for each
channel in the Aux pair. When this button is enabled, the 12encoders in the Fat
Channel become the pan controls for each of their respective input channels.
The meters will display the pan setting of each of the input channels. Use Aux
3 Encoder mode to set the send level of each channel to the Aux pair.
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4.5MultiModes
Each channel and Aux on the StudioLive 16.0.2features a MultiMode
button. These buttons allow you to solo or mute a channel or Aux as
well as engage the channel FireWire returns from the same button!
The function of these buttons is determined by the control buttons
directly to the left of the row of the MultiMode buttons.
4.5.1 MultiMode Controls and the Buttons that Love Them
FireWire Return
Mode Switch
Turns FireWire Playback Streaming On/Off.
When FireWire Return Mode is engaged, the MultiMode buttons on each channel
function as the FireWire Input buttons for each channel. When a MultiMode button is
engaged while in this mode, it routes a playback stream from your audio software to
the StudioLive’s channel inputs, where it is routed and processed the same way as
analog input signals. For example, if you want a particular recorded track to play back
on mixer channel 3, simply route that track in your audio software to StudioLive
Output 3. This button can also be used to insert a plug-in eect into the mix. For
more information on this feature, please review Section 6.4.2.
While in FireWire Return mode, each MultiMode button that is enabled will
illuminate orange to alert you that the FireWire return is engaged for that channel.
POWER USER TIP: When a FireWire return is engaged, the analog input is bypassed to
the mix bus. Because of this, do not engage a FireWire return when your StudioLive is not
connected and synced to a computer, as it will mute the analog input globally.
Solo Mode Switch Turns Soloing On and Off.
When Solo Mode is engaged, the MultiMode buttons on each channel function as
the the Solo buttons for each channel and Aux. When a MultiMode button is
engaged while in this mode, it will solo its channel to the main outputs or to the
monitor outputs, depending on whether PFL, AFL, or SIP is selected in the Solo bus
section. Please review Section 8.8 for details.
While in Solo Mode, each MultiMode button that is enabled will
illuminate yellow to alert you that the channel is soloed.
When a channel or bus is soloed, it will automatically be
selected, and its Select button will illuminate.
POWER USER TIP: When Solo In Place is engaged, Solo mode will will display both the solos
and subsequent mutes across the MultiMode buttons; that is, if you solo Channel 1 while in
Solo In Place, Channel 1’s MultiMode button will illuminate yellow; all other MultiMode buttons
will illuminate red. However, any MultiMode button you engage will solo that channel.
Mute Button Turns Mutes On and Off.
When Mute mode is engaged, the MultiMode buttons on each channel function as
the the Mute buttons for each channel and Aux. When a MultiMode button is
engaged while in this mode, it will mute its channel to the Main and Aux outputs.
While in Solo mode, each MultiMode button that is enabled will
illuminate red to alert you that the channel is muted.
4.6 Main Output Bus
Main Select Button Enables Fat Channel Viewing.
As previously described in Section 4.1.1, the Select button routes its channel through
the Fat Channel, enabling you to add dynamics processing, EQ, panning, etc.
Main Fader Controls the Level of the Main Output.
The fader controls the overall level of the main stereo output.
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4.7 Master Section
The Master section of the StudioLive controls the
monitoring, Talkback output, and Solo bus.
4.7.1 Talkback System
The StudioLive features a Talkback microphone input on the back panel. This can be
routed to the Aux outputs and to the Mains. It is important to note that the Aux
outputs are grouped in this section. For example, if you are using Aux 3 as the
monitor mix to the bass player’s oor wedge and Aux 4 as the mix to the keyboard
player’s in-ear monitors, the talkback signal will be sent to both monitors—so don’t
say anything you wouldn’t want both to hear!
Power User Tip: The Talkback mic preamp is a high-quality XMAX preamp, the same model that the
channel inputs have. If your musicians are using in-ear monitoring on stage, they can feel isolated
from the audience and require an ambience microphone. You can use the Talkback input for just this
purpose without using up a channel.
Talkback Mic Level Controls the Overall Level of the Talkback Mic.
This knob controls the overall volume of the Talkback mic input. The trim for the
Talkback mic is located on the back panel next to the input. See Section 3.1 for
details.
Please Note: The Talkback mic preamp does not pass through the analog to digital
converters. Because of this, while the Talkback function buttons (assign to Aux 1-2, assign
to Aux 3-4, and Talk) are recalled with a scene, the Talkback level is not recallable.
Output Select Buttons Assigns the Talkback Mic to the Aux and/or Main Outs.
These buttons assign the talkback mic to a specied output. These buttons are
toggled on/o and will illuminate indicating that the Talkback output is active. The
talkback mic can be assigned to every output at the same time.
Talkback Buttons Turns the Talkback Mic On and Off.
This latching button turns the talkback mic on and o. It will illuminate to indicate
that the talkback mic is active.
4.7.2Solo Bus
The StudioLive features a Solo bus for exible monitoring. In this way, you can
ne-tune a vocal compressor in your control-room monitors or headphones while
the rest of the band is warming up or audition an aux mix for more accurate
adjustments. For more information on using the Solo bus, please review Section 8.8.
Solo Bus Volume
Control
Adjusts the Overall Volume of the Solo Bus.
This knob adjusts the overall level for the Solo bus.
.
PFL Toggle Button Enables PFL Solo Mode.
The PFL button engages Pre-Fader Listening in the Solo bus. Pressing Solo on any
channel or bus routes that channel to the Solo bus and has no eect on the main or
aux mixes. The Aux bus soloing is always PFL, regardless of whether this mode
is engaged.