I was using a mackie 1202 mixerbut i sold it, now im using a patch bay which is hella annoying. Central station is a moderately priced monitoring solution for 2channel stereo setups, featuring an excellent design and a number of conveniences. Presonus only supports the power supply that is shipped with your central station. The presonus central station features three sets of. Presonus central station plus monitor controller with. The presonus central station plus is a professional, audiophilequality, passive monitor controller with a desktop remote well suited for commercial studios, project studios, and broadcast environments. A variety of connections for all of your sources and destinations. Presonus central station plus studio control center.
States free free shipping with backstage pass 2day standard ground skubillableweight10. Presonus central station albert potts writes page prev 21 3 4 of 4 ntinued in use i became accustomed to the luxury of effortlessly switching between different sources and speakers very quickly indeed. Presonus central station plus studio control bundle. However i am picking up the central station on 104 and will have to mail in my rebate to have presonus mail me my free remote. Replacement power supplies for the hp4, monitor station and central station. The central station is designed to ensure a true transparent signal path and maximizes dynamic range, frequency response, and headroom while minimizing noise and coloration. This is a really neat little controller, intended to sit on a desktop beside your daw keyboard and mouse. I will let you know if i hear a difference through the remote as well. Ive been using a patchbay for that, and the central station made my life a lot easier. And you want to do it without sacrificing clarity and transparency. Presonus audio electronics is committed to constant product improvement, and we value your suggestions highly. The central station seems to have exactly the features i want. A more efficient way to take command of your monitor speakers. Matt lenovo thinkserver ts140 win 10 64bit, 8gb ram, intel xeon lenovo thinkpad e520, windows 7 64bit, 8 gb ram, intel i5 processor s1pro v4 post a reply.
The central station can also be controlled from an optional remote control unit, the csr1. Knobs, switches, and indicator leds all share the same pretty cobalt hue, while the level meters stand out with their bright green, orange, and red led segments see fig. The central station main unit also has a talkback mic, so make sure to turn down whichever talkback mic you are using. Managing cpu usage in studio one and overcoming high cpu problems on your system. Presonus central station plus thomann united states. Presonus central station accomplishes this and provides metering, talkback, footswitch control and other features found in a consoles center section.
Presonus audio electronics designed the monitor station using highgrade components to ensure optimum performance that will last a lifetime. Central station what is the maximum length cable i can use to connect my csr1 cable. We encourage you to contact us at 18007500323 with any questions or comments you may have regarding your presonus equipment. If you are looking for power supplies or hardware for your presonus devices, please check out the listings below. Im about 12 hours away from purchasing a central station. And because central station is a 1u rackmount device, with only one multiconductor cable running to the remote control on your desktop, all of the cabling is in the back of. Presonus central station plus studio control center with. Personally i cannot see having a monitor without a remotel box on my desk. This item is in stock and can be dispatched immediately. It doesnt make or process any sound of its own, its really just a very helpful utility tool. It measures 50 x x 140mm hwd, sloping down slightly at the front, and connects with the central station via a single 15pin dsub socket. The central station is a sturdy, welldesigned monitoring device that takes a handsoff approach to the audio signal.
Theres got to be enough room for all those knobs and inouts somewhere. Hey guys i have read alot here about how the presonus central station is garbage and such but damn i start seeing jahlil beats uses one, j. The presonus central station plus is the perfect monitoring hub for your studio. The presonus central station plus is a prepackaged bundle of the wildly popular central station monitor controller and the csr1 remote control.
Central station music equipment pdf manual download. As with other presonus products ive used, i have a big problem with the design of the shiny blue knobs. Central station connects to the csr1 via the included proprietary db15 cable, enabling you to keep the central station in your rack and control it from your desktop. For example, samson offer the ccontrol, mackie have their forthcoming big knob, spl have announced their model 2381, and presonus have just introduced the central station. Once hooked up i couldnt fault the main balanced signal path at all it really is a straightwire connection from the trs input sockets through to the speaker outlets, via. Presonus no longer has access to the discontinued power supply for. Daw, mixer, cddattape player, or keyboardssamplers. The monitor station is the ultimate desktop monitoring and communications system for your recording studio. The central station features three sets of stereo analog inputs to switch between input sources such as.
So i will have to wait about 2 weeks before i get the remote. This will supply power to the new central station with single pin power supply. The ultimate studio control center the central station is the ultimate studiomonitoring interface for the modern digital studio. The central station plus provides the perfect combination of stereo inputs, outputs, and recordingcommunication functions, allowing you to easily manage multiple sources and monitor speakers. Studiolive series iii ecosystem learn how the presonus studiolive series iii mixers can help you build a system that is tailored to your needs today but readily expandable as your needs evolve over time audio interfaces finder weve been making recording interfaces for a long time. Central station utilizing highgrade components to insure optimum performance for many years. Presonus central station plus is one of the most feature packed monitor control systems available for professional studios and home setups alike.
I need 4 input sources, and ive got 2 sets of monitors. We believe the central station to be an exceptional sounding unit and an exceptional value. The central station has been designed as a very highquality monitoring control unit, and is one of the most expensive in the short list of alternatives i gave above. You want to hear what your mix sounds like with and without subwoofer bass. Lago use one, hell redone uses a freakin presonus monitor station. Presonus audiobox itwo usb audio interface 2in2out usb audio interface with 2 x xlrtrs combo inputs, studio one artist daw software, studio magic plugin suite, and capture duo app macpcios the presonus audiobox itwo usb audio interface is an outstanding solution for twochannel recording applications. With central station, you can easily switch between three sets of stereo, analog input sources and one stereo digital input source.
The central station is very easy and logical to configure, connect, and calibrate, especially with the wellwritten handbook, which includes several application examples. With five stereo inputs two digital and three analog and three outputs, each providing the purest possible signal path, the central station is where all your audio sources can converge for high quality monitoring. The main need for them, especially in the cr is to use the three speaker outs, mains and 2 sets of nearfields. Replacement power supplies for the hp4, monitor station. The meters to enable you to watch your input levels, the central station sports dual 30segment, tricolored, fastacting, peakhold led meters. It sounds pretty transparent, and i like its rugged yet hitech design and the versatility of its advanced modes. It is like the mackie big knob, where you route your monitors and everything through it. Whether you use mac, windows, or ios, we have an interface that fits your application and budget. Meet the central station plus, the professionals choice for monitor control. Central station archives presonus blog presonus blog.
Presonus forums central station remote not working. In short, ive no doubt that it will prove an excellent nerve centre for many small to midsized studios. The central station uses the highestquality passive components, including militarygrade, 1% tolerance, metalfilm resistors. Presonus central station plus studio control center details you mostly monitor on nearfields, but occasionally switch to big, honking main speakers or a second set of nearfields. We encourage you to contact us at 12252167887 with any questions or comments you may have regarding your presonus central station plus system. The presonus central station is the ultimate studiomonitoring interface for the modern digital studio. The presonus central station plus studio control center with remote allows for switching between three sets of speakers from three sets of stereo analog input sources and two stereo digital spdif sources, while removing cable clutter from the desktop. Thats why presonus gave the central station an audiophilequality, passive signal path, with no opamps or ics, and equipped the spdif inputs with highdefinition, 24bit, 192 khz da converters. Where can i get a replacement power supply or accessories for my presonus preamp or signal processor. View and download presonus central station user manual online. Presonus central station plus with desktop cent station. Central station remote allows you to control these features remotely. Presonus central station plus studio monitor controller. Presonus central station studio control center long.