PRESONUS Firestudio Project User manual

FIRESTUDIO

PROJECT

24-bit, 96 kHz Recording Interface

with 8 Microphone Preamplifiers

User’s Manual

Version 2.0

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PRESONUS LIMITED WARRANTY

PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc. warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a

period of one year from the date of original retail purchase. This warranty is enforceable only by the original

retail purchaser. To be protected by this warranty, the purchaser must complete and return the enclosed

warranty card within 14 days of purchase. During the warranty period, PreSonus shall, at its sole and absolute

option, repair or replace, free of charge, any product that proves to be defective on inspection by PreSonus or its

authorized service representative. To obtain warranty service, the purchaser must first call or write PreSonus at

the address and telephone number printed below to obtain a Return Authorization Number and instructions

about where to return the unit for service. All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem. All

authorized returns must be sent to the PreSonus repair facility postage prepaid, insured, and properly packaged.

PreSonus reserves the right to update any unit returned for repair. PreSonus reserves the right to change or

improve the design of the product at any time without prior notice. This warranty does not cover claims for

damage due to abuse, neglect, alteration, or attempted repair by unauthorized personnel and is limited to

failures arising during normal use that are due to defects in material or workmanship in the product. Any

implied warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are

limited in duration to the length of this limited warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an

implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. In no event will PreSonus be liable for

incidental, consequential, or other damages resulting from the breach of any express or implied warranty,

including, among other things, damage to property, damage based on inconvenience or on loss of use of the

product, and, to the extent permitted by law, damages for personal injury. Some states do not allow the

exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not

apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from

state to state. This warranty only applies to products sold and used in the United States of America. For

warranty information in all other countries please refer to your local distributor.

PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc.

7257 Florida Blvd.

Baton Rouge, LA 70806

www.PreSonus.com

SAFE OPERATION GUIDELINES

To avoid damage to your FireStudio Project and your other audio equipment, please review and adhere to the

following safety guidelines:

Follow the safety guidelines in the manual.

Do not drop your FireStudio Project.

Do not install the unit near a heat source (radiators, heat registers, amplifier heat sinks, etc.).

Do not expose your FireStudio Project to liquids. Do not place containers filled with liquids

near your FireStudio Project.

Do not allow dust particles to collect in excess on your FireStudio Project. Keeping the unit

covered when not in use is highly recommended and will extend the life of your product.

Protect the power supply and its cord from being walked on, wheeled over, or pinched. If the

power supply becomes damaged, purchase a new one.

Unplug your FireStudio Project when not in use for long periods of time and during electrical

storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, and other extreme weather.

Use only the attachments/accessories recommended or manufactured by PreSonus for your

FireStudio Project.

All domestic PreSonus products should be serviced at the PreSonus factory in Baton Rouge,

Louisiana. If your FireStudio Project requires a repair, contact techsupport@presonus.com to

arrange for a return-authorization number. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their

local distributor. Your distributor’s contact information is available at www.presonus.com.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 OVERVIEW

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

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

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

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

2 GETTING STARTED

2.1 Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................................. 7

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

2.1.2 Installation in Mac OS X .................................................................................................................................. 7

2.2 Studio One Artist...................................................................................................................................................... 8

2.2.1 Installation and Authorization............................................................................................................................8

2.2.2 Enabling the FireStudio Project Driver ............................................................................................................. 9

2.2.3 Configuring Your External MIDI Devices..........................................................................................................10

2.2.4 Configuring Your Audio I/O..............................................................................................................................13

2.2.5 Creating a New Song.......................................................................................................................................14

2.2.6 Cue Mix and the FireStudio Project..................................................................................................................17

2.3 Sample Hookup Diagrams ...................................................................................................................................... 20

2.3.1 Recording a Band with a FireStudio Project.....................................................................................................20

2.3.2 Using Multiple FireStudio Projects with the HP60............................................................................................21

3 CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS

3.1 PreSonus Universal Control Application Introduction .............................................................................................. 22

3.1.1 Universal Control Application Icon ................................................................................................................. 22

3.1.2 Launch Window...............................................................................................................................................23

3.1.3 WDM Settings (Windows PC Only) ..................................................................................................................25

3.1.4 Device Window: FireStudio Project Mixer........................................................................................................26

3.2 Front-Panel Layout ................................................................................................................................................ 29

3.3 Back-Panel Layout ................................................................................................................................................ 32

4 CASCADING UNITS

4.1 Using Multiple FireStudio-Family Interfaces.............................................................................................................34

5 TECHNICAL INFORMATION

5.1 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................................... 36

5.2 Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................ 38

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1.1 INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus FireStudio Project. PreSonus Audio Electronics has designed the

FireStudio Project utilizing high-grade components to ensure optimum performance that will last a lifetime. The

FireStudio Project is equipped for professional-quality computer recording, with 24-bit, 96 kHz converters; 8

PreSonus XMAX microphone preamplifiers; S/PDIF and MIDI I/O; Universal Control compatibility; and Studio

One Artist music-production software. All you need is a computer with a FireWire connection, a few

microphones and cables, monitor speakers or headphones, and your instruments!

PreSonus Audio Electronics is committed to constant product improvement, and we value your suggestions

highly. We encourage you to contact us at 225-216-7887 with questions or comments about your PreSonus

FireStudio Project. We believe the best way to achieve our goal of constant product improvement is by listening

to the real experts: our customers.

We suggest that you read this manual to familiarize yourself with the features, applications, and connection

procedure for your FireStudio Project before connecting it to your computer.

Thank you, again, for buying our product. Enjoy your FireStudio Project!

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1.2 FEATURES

The FireStudio Project is a powerful and affordable computer recording system. The FireStudio Project comes

complete with eight high-quality PreSonus XMAX microphone preamps, S/PDIF and MIDI I/O, rock-solid

drivers, expandability, and powerful music-recording and -production software.

Summary of FireStudio Project features

High-Speed FireWire (IEEE 1394) audio interface

Up to 96 kHz sampling rate

8 XMAX Class A microphone preamplifiers (+60 dB gain) w/trim control

8 Analog mic/line inputs, 2 instrument inputs

8 Analog line outputs

S/PDIF digital input and output

MIDI input and output

Balanced send/return for Channels 1 and 2

Zero-latency monitoring with Universal Control

Separate balanced main outputs and 8 balanced analog outputs

Built-in zero-latency DSP mixer

Mac OS X and Windows compatible

The FireStudio Project includes 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.

Summary of Studio One Artist features

Unlimited track count

Unlimited inserts and sends

20 high-quality native effects plug-ins

oAmp Modeling (Ampire)

oDelay (Beat Delay)

oDistortion (Redlight Distortion)

oDynamic Processing (Channel Strip, Compressor, Limiter, Tricomp)

oEqualizer (Channel Strip, Pro EQ)

oModulation (Autofilter, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, X-Trem)

oReverbs (MixVerb, Room Reverb)

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

Over 4 GB of loops, samples, and instruments, featuring:

oPresence: Virtual Sample Player

oImpact: Virtual Drum Machine

oSampleOne: Virtual Sampler

oMojito: Virtual Analog-Modeled Subtractive Synthesizer

Innovative and intuitive MIDI mapping

Powerful drag-and-drop functionality for faster workflow

Mac OS X and Windows compatible

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1.3 WHAT IS IN THE BOX

Your FireStudio Project package contains the following:

FireStudio Project recording interface

6-foot, 6-pin-to-6-pin FireWire cable

6-foot, standard IEC power cable

Software installation discs:

oPreSonus FireStudio Universal driver

installation disc

oStudio One Artist installation DVD

PreSonus warranty card

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1.4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Here are the computer-system requirements for FireStudio Project and Studio One Artist.

Macintosh

oOperating Systems:

Mac OS X 10.4.11 or Mac OS X 10.5.2 or higher

oHardware:

Minimum:

PowerPC G4 1.25 GHz or Intel Core Solo 1.5 GHz processor

1 GB RAM

DVD drive

Recommended:

PowerPC G5 or better or Intel Core Duo or Intel Xeon processor or better

2 GB or more RAM

DVD drive

Windows PC

oOperating Systems:

Windows XP or Vista

oHardware:

Minimum:

Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz processor or AMD Athlon 64 (Turion)

1 GB RAM

DVD drive

Recommended:

Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz EM64T or better or AMD Athlon 64 3000+ or

better

2 GB or more RAM

DVD drive

NOTE: The speed of your processor, amount of RAM, and size and speed of your hard drives will greatly affect

the overall performance of your recording system. A more powerful system (faster processor with more RAM)

allows for lower latency (signal delay) and better overall performance.

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2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION

This installer and driver can be used for any interface in the FireStudio Project family line (FireStudio Mobile,

FireStudio Project, FireStudio Tube, FireStudio Lightpipe, FireStudio [26x26], and StudioLive 16.4.2). For

more information on the Universal Control application and multiple interface integration, please review Sections

3.1 and 4.1.

2.1.1 Installation in Microsoft Windows

After you insert the installation CD into your CD or DVD drive, the FireStudio Project installer will take you

through each step of the installation process. Please read each message carefully, ensuring especially that you

do not connect your FireStudio Project until the installer has finished and you have rebooted your computer.

The FireStudio Project Installer was designed to be as simple and easy-to-follow as possible. Please read

each message carefully to ensure that the FireStudio Project driver is properly installed.

Before continuing the FireStudio Project Installation Setup, please close all applications and disconnect your

FireStudio Project from your computer. If you see any Windows Security alerts, click “Install this driver

software anyway” (Vista) or “Continue anyway” (XP).

At the end of the installation, you will be prompted to reboot your computer to complete the installation.

Click “Finish” to automatically restart your PC. Once your computer has rebooted, connect the FireStudio

Project. When the Found New Hardware wizard launches, follow the recommended steps. When the sync

light remains solid blue, your FireStudio Project is synced to your computer and is ready to use!

2.1.2 Installation in Mac OS X

After inserting the installation CD into your disc drive, browse the disc and run the FireStudio Project

installer, which will take you through each step of the installation process. Please read each message

carefully, ensuring especially that you do not connect your FireStudio Project until the installer has finished

and you have rebooted your computer.

To begin installing the FireStudio Project driver on your Mac, double click on the FireStudio Project logo.

The FireStudio Project installer requires that your user password be entered as a security measure. Once you

have entered your password, click “OK” to proceed with the rest of the installation.

When the Installer has finished, connect your FireStudio Project to your computer with a FireWire cable.

Once the sync light is solid blue, your FireStudio Project is ready to use.

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