Presonus Studio 6/8 User manual

English

Studio 2|6 and Studio 6|8

24-Bit, 192 kHz USB 2.0 Audio Interfaces

Owner’s Manual

www.presonus.com

Table of Contents

1 Overview — 1

1.1 Introduction — 1

1.2 About This Manual — 1

1.3 Summary of Studio-series

Hardware Features — 2

1.4 Summary of Studio One Artist

Software Features — 2

1.5 What is in the Box — 3

2 Hookup — 4

2.1 Front-Panel Connections — 4

2.2 Back Panel Connections — 6

2.3 Connection Diagrams — 8

2.3.1 Studio 2|6 — 8

2.3.2 Studio 6|8 — 9

3 Connecting to a Computer — 10

3.1 Installation for Windows — 10

3.1.1 Universal Control (Windows) — 10

3.2 Installation for macOS — 12

3.3 Using the Studio-series interfaces

Popular Audio Applications — 12

4 Studio One Artist Quick Start — 14

4.1 Installation and Authorization — 14

4.2 Setting Up Studio One — 15

4.2.1 Conﬁguring Audio Devices — 16

4.2.2 Conﬁguring MIDI Devices — 16

4.3 Creating a New Song — 20

4.3.1 Conﬁguring Your I/O — 21

4.3.2 Creating Audio and

Instrument Tracks — 22

4.3.3 Recording an Audio Track — 23

4.3.4 Adding Virtual Instruments

and Eﬀects — 24

5 Technical Information — 26

5.1 Speciﬁcations — 26

6 Warranty Information — 28

6.1 How Consumer Law Relates

To This Warranty — 28

1 Overview

1.1 Introduction

Studio 2|6 and Studio 6|8

Owner’s Manual

1Overview

1.1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a PreSonus® Studio-series audio interface. PreSonus

Audio Electronics, Inc., has designed the Studio-series interfaces utilizing high-

grade components to ensure optimum performance that will last a lifetime. Loaded

with high-headroom, Class A microphone preampliﬁers; a robust metering, Cue

Mix A/B switching, high-deﬁnition 24-bit, 192 kHz conversion; and more, the

Studio-series breaks new boundaries for music performance and production.

All you need is a computer with a USB 2.0 connection, a few microphones and

cables, powered speakers, and your instruments, and you are ready to record!

1.2 About This Manual

We suggest that you use this manual to familiarize yourself with the

features, applications, and correct connection procedures for your Studio-

series audio interface before trying to connect it to your computer.

This will help you avoid problems during installation and setup.

Many of the features and functions of the both Studio-series

interface models are the same. When diﬀerences occur, the

Studio 2|6 will be listed ﬁrst, followed by the Studio 6|8.

Throughout this manual you will ﬁnd Power User Tips that can

quickly make you a Studio-series interface expert.

1 Overview

1.3 Summary of Studio-series Hardware Features

Studio 2|6 and Studio 6|8

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1.3 Summary of Studio-series Hardware Features

•24-bit/192 kHz sampling rate

•Studio 2|6: 2 XMAX-L solid-state preamps

•Studio 6|8: 4 Class A XMAX microphone preampliﬁers:

•2 Instrument inputs

•MIDI I/O

•High-deﬁnition analog-to-digital converters (114 dB dynamic range)

•Cue Mix A/B switching

•USB 2.0 audio interface

•Headphone output

•Direct Analog monitoring

•Rugged steel chassis

•Studio One® Artist included

•Compatible with Cubase, Digital Performer, Logic,

Nuendo, Sonar, Studio One, and others

•macOS®- and Windows®-compatible

1.4 Summary of Studio One Artist Software Features

All PreSonus audio interfaces include PreSonus Studio One® Artist recording

software, which comes with more than 4 GB of plug-ins, loops, and samples,

giving you everything you need for music recording and production.

The Quick Start Guide in Section 4 of this manual will help you conﬁgure your Studio-

series interface and provide you with a brief overview of Studio One’s features.

•Unlimited track count, inserts, and sends

•20 high-quality, Native Eﬀects plug-ins; amp modeling (Ampire XT), delay

(Analog Delay, Beat Delay), distortion (RedLightDist®), dynamics processing

(Channel Strip, Compressor, Gate, Expander, Fat Channel, Limiter, Tricomp®),

equalizer (Channel Strip, Fat Channel, Pro EQ), modulation (Autoﬁlter,

Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, X-Trem), reverb (Mixverb®, Room Reverb), and

utility (Binaural Pan, Mixtool, Phase Meter, Spectrum Meter, Tuner)

•More than 4 GB of loops, samples, and instruments, featuring: Presence

XT virtual sample player, Impact virtual drum machine, SampleOne®

virtual sampler, Mai Tai virtual polyphonic analog modeling synth,

Mojito virtual analog-modeled subtractive synthesizer

•Innovative and intuitive MIDI mapping

•Powerful drag-and-drop functionality for faster workﬂow

•Available for macOS and Windows

1 Overview

1.5 What is in the Box

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1.5 What is in the Box

Your Studio-series package contains:

•Studio 2|6 or Studio 6|8 24-bit, 192 kHz audio interface

•Quick Start Guide

•Studio One Key Commands Guide

•1.5-foot (0.5m) USB Cable

•MIDI / S/PDIF breakout cable (Studio 6|8 only)

•External power supply (Studio 6|8 only)

PreSonus Health Safety and Compliance Guide

Power User Tip: All companion software and drivers for your PreSonus Studio-series

audio interfaces are available for download from your My PreSonus user account. Please

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

downloads and licenses.

Studio6|8 24-Bit 192 kHz USB 2.0

AudioInterface

Congratulationsonchoosing PreSonus. You now own a

state-of-the-art,USB 2.0 interface featuring our renowned

XMAX™ClassA microphone preampliﬁers — and Studio One

Artistcreativemusic environment.

GettingStar ted

PackageContents

•Studio6|8

•USBcable

•MIDI-S/PDIFBreakout Cable

•StudioOne® 3 Key Command Card

•ThisHook-Up Guide

•SafetyInstructions

Downloads

•Studio6|8 software drivers for Windows

•StudioOne Artist DAW and resources (approximately 2 GB)

•Studio6|8 Owner’s Manual PDF

Beforeoperatingyour Studio 6|8

Mobile,youmust register online

forsoftware downloads,O wner’s

Manual,and instructional video.

1Goonline tomy.presonus.com and create — or log into

—yourMyPreSonus user account.

2Clicktoregister.

3EnteryourStudio 6|8 serial number.

4DownloadyourWindows driver (no driver necessary for

Mac),software and Owner’sManual.

5Connectyourequipment to the Studio 6|8. Please refer

tothehook-up diagram in this Getting Star tedguide

andadditionalinstruc tions in your Owner’sManual.

6InstallyourWindows driver (if necessary) and

StudioOneAr tist 3 DAWsoftware.

7WatchtheStudio 6|8 Instruction video and consult

yourOwner’sManual for further instructions.

Studio6|8 - Interfaz de Audio

USB2.0 a 24 Bits / 192 kHz

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musicalqueproporciona Studio One Ar tist.

Comenzando

Contenidodel paquete

•Studio6|8- Interfaz de audio y Centro de comando para

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•CableUSB

•CableBreakout MIDI-S/PDIF E/S

•Tarjetade comandos de teclado para Studio One® 3

•Estaguía de conexiones

•Instruccionesde seguridad

Descargas

•Driversde Studio 6|8 para Windows

•DawStudio One Artist y recursos (aproximadamente 2 GB)

•Manualde usuario en formato PDF para su Studio 6|8

Antesde operarsu Studio 6|8,

primerodebe registrarseonline

paradescargar el software,

Manualde usuario y video

instructivo.

1Vayaonlinea my.presonus.com y cree — o ingrese —

asucuenta de usuario M yPreSonus.

2Hagaclicen R egister(Registrar).

3Ingreseelnúmero de serie de su Studio 6|8.

4Descargueeldriver para Windows (No se requieren

driversparaOS X), soft warey Manual de usuar io.

5Conectesuhardware a la interfaz Studio 6|8.

Porfavorutilice como referencia el diagrama de

conexionesenesta Guía de inicio y las instrucciones

adicionalesensu M anual de usuario.

6Instalael driver deWindows (si se requiere) y el software

DAWStudioOne Artist.

7Observeel video instructivo de Studio 6|8 y consulte el

Manualde usuario para obtenermás instrucciones.

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2 Hookup

2.1 Front-Panel Connections

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2.1 Front-Panel Connections

Microphone Inputs. Your Studio-series interface is equipped with high-

quality microphone preampliﬁers for use with all types of microphones. The

Studio 2|6 features XMAX-L solid-state microphone preamps that are

optimized for bus powering. The Studio 6|8 features XMAX microphone

preamps with a Class A input buﬀer, followed by a dual-servo gain stage.

Every input channel on your Studio-series interface is

equipped with combo jacks. This convenient connector

accepts either a ¼-inch phone plug or an XLR plug.

Instrument Inputs. The ¼-inch TS connectors on Channels 1 and 2 can be

used with passive instruments (guitar, bass, etc.). See Input Source Button for

more information.

Power User Tip: Active instruments are those that have an internal preamp or a

line-level output. Active instruments should be plugged into a line input rather

than into an instrument input. Plugging a line-level source into the instrument

inputs not only risks damage to these inputs but also results in a very loud and

often distorted audio signal

Line-level Inputs. The ¼-inch, balanced TRS connection accept line-

level inputs. Typical examples of line-level connections are synthesizer

outputs, CD/DVD player outputs, and (with exceptions) signal-processor

outputs. The ﬁrst two ¼-inch inputs can be switched between line-level

and instrument sources. See Input Source Button for more information.

Please note: As with any audio input device, plugging in a microphone or an instrument,

or turning phantom power on or oﬀ, will create a momentary spike in the audio output.

Because of this, we highly recommend that you turn down the channel trim before

changing connections or turning phantom power on or oﬀ. This simple step will add

years to life of your audio equipment.

Input Source Button. The ﬁrst two input channels oﬀer an Input Source button that

lets you select instrument or line level for the ¼-inch inputs. When the button is

illuminated, the input will accept a line-level source, such as a synthesizer or guitar

amp modeler. Press this button to engage the instrument preamp when connecting

guitars or a passive bass.

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48 Volt Phantom Power. Studio-series interfaces provide 48V phantom power for

the microphone inputs. Pressing the 48V button switches phantom power on and oﬀ

for all microphone inputs; the button will illuminate in blue when phantom power is

available on the microphone preampliﬁers. .

WARNING: Phantom power is only required for condenser microphones and

can severely damage some dynamic mics, especially ribbon mics. Therefore,

switch phantom power oﬀ when it is not required. Consult the user documentation

that came with your microphone before engaging phantom power.

XLR connector wiring for phantom power:

Pin 1 = GND Pin 2 = +48V Pin 3 = +48V

Input Meters. These LED meters show the input level of the analog inputs

on your Studio-series interface. The red Clip LED will illuminate when your

input signal reaches -0.5 dBFS. At this level, the signal will begin to overload

the analog-to-digital converters and exhibit signs of clipping. Use the gain

controls to keep the signal below this level.

Output Meters. These meters display the signal level received from the ﬁrst two

driver returns (Main Left/Right). These meters have the same range as the input

meters and display the signal level before the main output level control.

Sync LED. This light indicates if your Studio-series interface is in sync with your

computer. When no sync is available, this light will ﬂash red/blue.

Direct Monitor. The Direct button blends the source of what is heard through the

Headphone and Main outputs in the following manner:

•When Direct Monitoring is disabled, you’ll only

hear the playback from your computer.

•When Direct Monitoring is enabled, the button will illuminate blue, and you’ll

hear a 50/50 blend of the playback from your computer and input source signals.

Cue A/B. This button allows you to switch the source that you listen to through your

headphone output. When the button is not illuminated, playback streams 1 and 2

will be routed to the headphone output. Press the button to route playback streams

3 and 4 to your headphones instead.

Input Gain Control. These knobs provide 80 dB of variable gain (-15 to +65 dB) on

the microphone and instrument inputs and 40 dB of variable gain (-20 to +20 dB) on

the line inputs.

Headphone Level. This knob controls the level of the rear panel headphone output.

Main. The main knob controls the output level for the main left/right outputs on the

back of your Studio-series interface and has a range of -80 dB to 0 dB. This control

provides attenuation only.

2 Hookup

2.2 Back Panel Connections

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2.2 Back Panel Connections

Headphone Output. The rear-panel headphone output can be switched between

playback streams 1/2 and 3/4, the same streams as the Main left/right outputs and

Outputs 3/4. These streams are switched via the Cue A/B button.

Mic/Line Inputs (Studio 6|8). These mic/line combo connectors are for use

with microphones on the XLR input and with line-level devices via the

¼-inch TRS connections.

Main Outs. These are the Main outputs for the Studio-series interface. The output

level of the Main outputs is controlled by the Main level control on the front of the

unit. Playback streams 1 and 2 are routed to these outputs.

Line Outputs. These ¼-inch, balanced line outputs allow you to route to external

devices, such as headphone amps, signal processors, and additional monitors. Each

output has an independent playback stream (Playback streams 3 and 4).

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MIDI and S/PDIF Breakout-Cable Connector (Studio 6|8). This is where you

connect the breakout cable for the MIDI and S/PDIF I/O.

•MIDI stands for“Musical Instrument Digital Interface.”However, MIDI

can be used for many things other than instruments and sequencing.

The MIDI inputs and outputs allow connection to a variety of MIDI-

equipped hardware, such as keyboard controllers, and can be used

to send and receive MIDI Machine Control and MIDI Time Code.

Note: MIDI does not carry audio signals but is frequently used to trigger or control an

audio source, such as a virtual instrument or hardware synthesizer. You should

ensure that MIDI data is correctly sent and received by the appropriate hardware or

software. You may also need to route hardware sound sources’ audio to the inputs of

your Studio-series interface. Please consult the User’s Manual of your MIDI devices for

help with MIDI setup and usage.

•The S/PDIF standard allows transmission of 2 channels of up to 24-bit,

96 kHz audio. The S/PDIF I/O also allows your Studio 6|8 interface

to send and receive word clock to external digital devices.

MIDI I/O (Studio 2|6). This is the MIDI input and output connections.