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1. Drum Overheads XY example Place two small diaphragm condenser microphones on an XY stereo microphone holder bar Position the microphones so that each one is at a 45 degree angle pointed down at the drum kit approximately 7 or 8 feet above the floor or drum riser Experiment with height This technique can be used in live applications as well X Nec S AT x YS O O A Z S y EX S cy E 31 5 0 Tutorials 5 2 AudioBox One and Two A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing Owner s Manual Snare Drum top and bottom Point a dynamic microphone at the center of the snare making sure it is placed so that the drummer will not hit it Place a small diaphragm condenser microphone under the drum pointed at the snares Experiment with the placement of both microphones Also experiment with inverting the phase of the bottom microphone This technique can be used in live applications 5 2 A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing Studio One Artist software is included with the AudioBox One and Two This powerful DAW includes an assortment of dynamics plug ins What follows is an excerpt from a brief tutorial on dynamics processing written by PreSonus president and founder Jim Odom It is included to help you get the most out of Studio One Artist This tutorial will take you through the basics of dyn
2. Select the additional tasks you would like Setup to perform while installing AudioBox then dick Next Additional icons V Create a desktop icon 11 3 0 Connecting to a Computer or iOS Device AudioBox One and Two 3 3 Installation for Windows Owner s Manual 3 The installer will now scan your computer and you ll be prompted to begin the installation You ll be prompted to connect your interface if the installer doesn t detect it However you may need to wait a few seconds for the interface to appear Click Install Driver E Setup AudioBox Presonus AudioBox Driver Install AudioBox Driver 2 21 This may take some time Please wait 4 Once the installation has successfully completed you ll be prompted to restart the computer Click Finish to automatically restart your computer or Click Later to close the installer and restart later Please Note The driver will not function correctly unless your computer has been restarted Setup AudioBox Completing the AudioBox Setup Wizard To complete the installation of AudioBox Setup must restart your computer Would you like to restart now Yes restart the computer now No I will restart the computer later 12 AudioBox One and Two 3 0 Connecting to a Computer or iOS Device 3 3 Owner s Manual Installation for Windows Optional Configuration for Windows System Sound Playback and or Re
3. AudioBox One and Two USB iPad Recording Systems Owner s Manual 4l PreSonus AudioBox One O DIRECT Qu y uy Inst medir C 2 llb PreSonus 1 0 Overview 1 1 1 Introduction 7 1 2 Summary of Hardware Features 1 1 3 Summary of Included Software Features 2 1 3 1 Studio One Artist 2 1 3 3 CaptureforiPad 2 1 4 WhatsintheBox 2 2 0 Hookup 4 2 1 Front Panel Controls and Connections 4 2 2 Rear Panel Connections 6 2 3 Basic Hookup Diagrams 8 2 3 1 One computer hookup diagram 8 2 3 2 iOneiPad hookup diagram 8 2 3 3 iTwo computer hookup diagram 9 2 3 4 iTwoiPad hookup diagram 9 3 0 Connecting to a Computer ori0S Device 10 3 1 Minimum System Requirements 10 3 2 Installation for Mac OS Xand iOS 10 3 3 Installation for Windows 11 3 4 Windows PreSonus Driver Control Panel 14 3 5 Using the AudioBox with Popular Audio Applications 16 4 0 Studio One Artist Quick Start 78 4 1 Installation and Authorization 78 4 2 Enabling the Audio Driver 19 4 3 X Configuring MIDI Devices AudioBoxiTwo 20 4 4 Creatinga New Song 23 4 5 Creating Audio Tracks 26 4 6 X Anatomy of an Audio Track 27 4 7 Adding Virtual Instruments and Plug in Effects to YourSong 27 5 0 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 6 0 7 0 7 1 7 2 4 7 1 Drag and Drop Virtual Instruments 28 4 7 2 Drag and Dr
4. e bass line clarity and punch e hard hitting snare and guitar 100 Hz e increase guitar clarity e lessen guitar boom e decrease muddiness in gg i View vocals and mid range ii instruments 200 Hz 400 Hz 800 Hz e decrease kick and tom dullness e decrease bass boom to increase clarity in the mix e decrease guitar thinness e lessen overly bright guitar overtones e decrease long bass overtones in cymbals 5 5 EQ Setting Suggestions e bass line clarity and punch 1 5 kHz e decrease dullness in guitars e bass pluck e acoustic electric guitar attack e lower piano register attack e vocal clarity 3 kHz Ib Y e piano and acoustic AudioBox One and Two Owner s Manual e vocal presence A e kick amp tom attack e more finger sound on bass e brighten vocals acoustic guitar guitar attack piano e brighter rock guitar e harder cymbals e kick amp tom attack e percussion attack e reduce vocal dullness e breathiervocals A e brighten cymbals string instruments flutes e more finger sound on bass e Sharpness to synths rock guitars acoustic guitars piano e more realistic samples and synths md JUNI 7 kHz 10 kHz e adds distance to background instruments e softens a thin guitar e enhance background ms e disguise vocals and vocal breathiness guitars that are slightly out of tune Studio One Artist
5. 3 Select Empty Song from the Templates list Note that you can select any one of the templates in the list to instantly create a pre configured Session with tracks armed and ready for recording similar to Capture You can also create your own custom templates Review the Studio One Reference Manual for more information Empty Song ty Create an empty s AudioBox 1818 VSL ty 8 Analog Inputs AudioBox 22 VSL PP ni inputs 23 4 0 4 4 Studio One Artist Quick Start AudioBox One and Two Creating a New Song Owner s Manual 4 Make sure the Sample Rate matches the rate set on your AudioBox iOne or iTwo You can also determine the length of your Song and the type of time format you would like to use Notation Bars Seconds Samples or Frames Sample Rate 48 0 kHz Resolution 24 Bit Timebase Bars song Length 0151 01 01 00 5 Ifyou plan on importing loops into your Song you may want to select Stretch Audio Loops to Song Tempo so that any loop of a known BPM like those in the included content library will import at the correct tempo stretch audio files to Song tempo m 6 Click the OK button when you are finished 7 GotoSong Song Setup menu Import File Export Mixdown Export Stems Update Mastering File Locate Missing Files Locate Missing Devices Remove Unused Files Copy External Files Show Media Folder in Finder Song Setup Song Information 8 Click o
6. kHz CEA PALA AA 2 44 5 0 Tutorials AudioBox One and Two 5 5 EQ Setting Suggestions Owner s Manual Acoustic Guitar LOW ON OFF LOW SHELF LOW FREQ Hz LOW Q LOW GAIN LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID Q LOW MID GAIN ON OFF FREQ Hz NE ME ME MEN E MEM ME NE _ EE uL A SSS SS SS S s X E aes HIGH MID ON HI MID FREQ HIGH MID Q HIGH MID GAIN HIGH ON OFF HIGH SHELF HIGH FREQ HIGH Q HIGH GAIN Lu qo pp _ Distorted Electric Guitar LOW ON OFF LOW SHELF LOW FREQ Hz LOW Q LOW GAIN LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID Q LOW MID GAIN ON OFF FREQ Hz NCG NK NEM NENK UNE NM UNE EN EK ND NK uus poscis AAA AAA A po HIGH MID ON HI MID FREQ HIGH MID Q HIGH MID GAIN HIGH ON OFF HIGH SHELF HIGH FREQ HIGH Q HIGH GAIN OFF kHz kHz a as foe e jM Keyboards Piano LOW ON OFF LOW SHELF LOW FREQ Hz LOW Q LOW GAIN LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID Q LOW MID GAIN ON OFF FREQ Hz W ess m A A A a Fe Ms NN HIGH MID ON HI MID FREQ HIGH MID Q HIGH MID GAIN HIGH ON OFF HIGH SHELF HIGH FREQ HIGH Q HIGH GAIN OFF kHz kHz Logos wymgeJge lg 45 Technical Information AudioBox One and Two 1 Oneand iTwo Technical Specifications Owner J s Manual O O 6 0 Technical Information O iOneandiTwo Technical Specifications AudioBox One AudioBox Two Microphone Preamp Type XLR female balanced Frequency Response 3 0 dB 10 Hz to 40 kHz Input Impedance Balance
7. a USB connection a few microphones and cables a pair of headphones or powered speakers and your instruments and you re ready to record in the studio or perform in front of a live audience Both interfaces are MFi Made For iOS compliant so you can connect them to your iPad using the Device connection on the back panel See iOS Devices for minimum system requirements PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc 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 and are confident that you will enjoy your AudioBox 1 2 Summary of Hardware Features e 2x2 USB 2 0 iPad audio interface e 24 bit 96 kHz sampling rate e Class A microphone preamplifiers e 48V phantom power e Instrument inputs e 2line inputs AudioBox iTwo e MIDI I O AudioBox iTwo e Headphone output with independent level control e Zero latency direct analog monitoring e Rugged construction e Complete mobile and studio solution with Studio One Artist and Capture Duo for iPad e Compatible with most Mac Windows and iOS audio software e Mac OS X iOS and Windows compatible See Section 3 1 Minimum System Requirements Overview AudioBox One and Two Summary of Included Software Features Owner s Manual ml m
8. a special type of dynamic mic are generally lower output devices that with few exceptions require no external power source Sending phantom power to a ribbon mic that doesn t require it can cause severe damage to the mic usually beyond repair Condenser microphones are generally more sensitive than dynamic and ribbon microphones and typically require external 48V phantom power Always review your microphone documentation and follow its recommended operating practices Instrument Inputs These 4 inch connectors are for use with instruments that don t have internal preamps guitar bass etc See Input Source Button for more information Power User Tip Active instruments are those that have an internal preamp and a line level output This type of instrument should be plugged into a line input rather than 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 Inputs The 4 inch connectors on the AudioBox Two can also accept line level inputs such as keyboards and samplers See Input Source Button for more information 2 0 Hookup AudioBox One and Two 2 1 Front Panel Controls and Connections Owner s Manual me Inputs Playback DIRECT Input Source Button AudioBox iTwo Each AudioBox iTwo input channel offers an Input Source button that lets you select instrument or li
9. be used in this situation to reduce compress the dynamic range of the vocal to around 10 dB The vocal can now be placed at around 5 dBu At this level the dynamic range of the vocal is from O dBu to 10 dBu The lower level phrases will now be well above the lower level of the mix and louder phrases will not overpower the mix allowing the vocal to sit in the track The same points can be made about any instrument in the mix Each instrument has its place and a good compressor can assist the engineer in the overall blend 32 5 0 Tutorials AudioBox One and Two 5 2 A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing Owner s Manual Does every instrument need compression This question may lead many folks to say absolutely not overcompression is horrible That statement can be qualified by defining overcompression The term itself must have been derived from the fact that you can hear the compressor working A well designed and properly adjusted compressor should not be audible Therefore the overcompressed sound is likely to be an improper adjustment on a particular instrument unless of course it is done intentionally for effect Why do the best consoles in the world put compressors on every channel The answer is simply that most instruments need some form of compression often very subtle to be properly heard in a mix Why do we need noise gates Consider the compressed vocal example discussed earlier you now have
10. device 4 Damage occurring during shipment or improper handling 5 Damage caused by repair or service performed by persons not authorized by PreSonus 6 Products on which the serial number has been altered defaced or removed 7 Products purchased from an un authorized PreSonus dealer products that have transferable warranties are excluded from this provision provided the customer and the product are registered with PreSonus 48 7 0 Troubleshooting and Warranty AudioBox One and Two 7 2 Warranty Owner s Manual Who This Warranty Protects This Warranty protects only the original retail purchaser of the product products that have transferable warranties are excluded from this provision provided the customer and the product are registered with PreSonus How Long This Warranty Lasts The Warranty begins on the original date of purchase from the retail purchaser and the duration is as follows 1 Year Limited Warranty Product Category Model Transferable AudioBox iOne AudioBox iTwo AudioBox Stereo AudioBox Studio AudioBox USB Recording Interfaces AudioBox VSL 1818 44 22 FireStudio Project FireStudio Mobile FireStudio Mobile Studio Music Creation Suite Pre amplifiers ADL600 ADL700 BlueTube DP V2 DigiMax D8 Eureka RC500 StudioChannel TubePre V2 StudioLive Mixers SL 1642 SL 2442 SL 1602 SLM16 4 2 Al SLM24 4 2 Al SLM32 4 2Al Eris Central Station Plus FaderPort HP4 HP60 Monitor Station Monito
11. e Files provides you with quick access to every file on your computer e Pool opens a list of the audio files that have been recorded and imported into your current session 27 4 0 Studio One Artist Quick Start AudioBox One and Two 4 7 Adding Virtual Instruments and Plug in Effects to Your Song Owner s Manual 4 7 1 Drag and Drop Virtual Instruments To add a virtual instrument to your session click the Browse and Instrument buttons to open the instrument browser Select the instrument or one of its patches from the instrument browser and drag it into the Arrange view Studio One Artist will automatically create a new track and load the instrument as the input For more information on Instrument and MIDI configuration please review the Studio One Reference Manual Insert Instrument on new instrument Track Impact 4 7 2 Drag and Drop Effects To add a plug in effect to a track click the Effects button and select the plug in or one of its presets in the effects browser then drag the selection over the track to which you would like to add the effect cal Bassline 3 773 Add FX on Channel Track 1 BackVoc left Autofilter Bassline 1 28 5 0 Tutorials AudioBox One and Two 5 1 Microphone Types Owner s Manual 5 0 Tutorials 5 1 Microphone Types The AudioBox One and Two work with most types of microphones including dynamic ribbon and condenser microphones 5 1 1 Condenser Condenser microph
12. included with the iPad as results may vary with non Apple cables See iOS Devices for minimum system requirements AudioBox One and Two Rear Panel Connections Owner s Manual MIDI I O AudioBox iTwo MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface MIDI inputs and outputs allow connection to and communication with external MIDI equipment One function of these ports is MIDI sequencing but the MIDI protocol can be used for much more than instruments and sequencing Power User Tip MIDI is not audio but is frequently used to trigger or control an audio source such as synthesizer keyboard or sound module It s important to ensure that your MIDI data is correctly sent and received by the appropriate hardware or software devices If you want to record the audio from the device your MIDI Out is controlling you ll need to return the audio to an AudioBox input channel Please refer to the documentation provided for your MIDI devices for help with MIDI setup and usage Main Outputs These are the main outputs for your AudioBox interface The Main Output knob on the front of the unit controls the volume level of these outputs Power User Tip You must connect speakers or headphones directly to your AudioBox interface in order to monitor playback from your computer Hookup AudioBox One and Two Basic Hookup Diagrams Owner s Manual cd Wo 2 3 Basic Hookup Diagrams 2 3 1 One computer hookup diagram Qs P
13. interface e Capture Duo for iPad A free download from the Apple App Store e Nimbit A free account that s set up with your My PreSonus account so you can directly upload your recordings from Studio One Artist to sell or share with fans O Hookup AudioBox One and Two 1 2 2 Front Panel Controls and Connections Owner s Manual 2 0 Hookup 2 1 Front Panel Controls and Connections 411 PreSonus AudioBox Two Inputs Playback d 1 Mic Line Inst 2 4116 PreSonus AudioBox One a j c Microphone Instrument Line Inputs Both channels of the AudioBox Two have Mic Line Instrument combo jacks that accept a 4 inch TRS or XLR plug On the AudioBox iOne Channel 1 offers an XLR jack and Channel 2 has a inch Instrument jack Please Note As with any audio input device plugging in a microphone or instrument or turning phantom power on or off will create a momentary spike in the audio output of your AudioBox Because of this we highly recommend that you turn the input level all the way down before changing connections or turning phantom power on or off This simple step will add years to the life of your audio equipment Microphone Inputs These XLR inputs are equipped with high headroom PreSonus microphone preamplifiers These preamps work great with all types of microphones including dynamic ribbon and condenser microphones Power User Tip Dynamic microphones and ribbon microphones which are
14. manufacturer and device names 4 Specify which MIDI channels will be used to communicate with this keyboard For most purposes you should select all MIDI channels If you are unsure of which MIDI channels to select we suggest you select all 16 5 Inthe Send To drop down menu select the MIDI interface output from which Studio One Artist will send MIDI data to your sound module in this case via the AudioBox iTwo 22 4 0 4 4 44 Studio One Artist Quick Start AudioBox One and Two Creating a New Song Owner s Manual 6 In the Receive From drop down menu select the MIDI interface output AudioBox iTwo from which Studio One Artist will receive sound module MIDI data If your sound module doesn t need to send information to Studio One you can leave this unspecified MIDI Channels A ffs 5587 fs ls popopops pps o None bul AudioBox Two MIDI In lH Split Channels Default Instrument Input Click OK and close the External Devices window You re now ready to start recording in Studio One Artist The rest of this Quick Start Guide will go over how to set up a Song and will discuss some general workflow tips for navigating through the Studio One Artist environment Creating a New Song 1 From the Start page select Create a new Song Recent Files 2 In the browser window name your Song and choose the directory in which you d like it saved iusargEI D Documantai Studio Ona dongs A 44 1 kHr
15. or iTwo is quick and easy Start Page Setup Area Selecting a Different Audio Driver from the Start Page If you don t see the correct driver for your interface PreSonus AudioBox iTwo or PreSonus AudioBox iOne on the Start page when you launch Studio One click the Configure Audio Devices link in the Setup area to open the Audio Setup Options window In the Audio Device menu select the correct driver for your PreSonus AudioBox interface and then click the Apply and OK buttons After you have verified that the correct PreSonus AudioBox driver has been detected please continue to the next section to set up your external MIDI devices If you don t have any MIDI devices to connect at this time please skip to Section 4 4 19 4 0 Studio One Artist Quick Start AudioBox One and Two 4 3 Configuring MIDI Devices AudioBox iTwo Owner s Manual 4 3 Configuring MIDI Devices AudioBox iTwo From the External Devices window in Studio One Artist you can configure your MIDI keyboard controller sound modules and control surfaces This section will guide you through setting up your MIDI keyboard controller and sound module Please consult the Reference Manual located on your Studio One Artist installation DVD for complete setup instructions for other MIDI devices If you re using a third party MIDI interface or USB MIDI controller keyboard you must install the drivers for these devices before proceeding with this section Pl
16. terrible Direct Monitor Mix Control AudioBox iTwo The Mix knob allows you to blend your input signals with the playback streams from your computer This allows you to monitor your input with zero latency If the knob is positioned at 12 o clock the input and playback will be equally balanced Turning the knob to the left increases the level of the input relative to the playback turning it to the right increases the level of the playback relative to the input Please Note When creating monitor mixes using Studio One or another DAW it s important that you turn the Mix knob all the way to the Playback position Monitoring both the input and the playback will create a doubling effect that makes monitoring difficult Direct Monitor Mix Control AudioBox iOne The Direct button blends the source of what is heard through the Headphone and Main outputs in the following manner e Inthe Off or up position default you ll only hear the playback from your computer e When the button is in the On or down position the button will illuminate in blue and you ll hear a 50 50 blend of the playback from your computer and the input signal going into the interface Headphone Output This 14 inch TRS connector is where you connect headphones to your AudioBox interface Headphone Knob This knob controls the volume of the headphone The headphone amplifier is quite powerful and the volume goes to 11 so use the maximum setting with extreme ca
17. the Rest Additional advice How do you find the best and worst each instrument has to offer and adjust their frequency content accordingly Here s a quick guide First solo just the instrument with which you are working Most engineers start building their mix with the drums and work from the bottom up kick snare toms hi hat overheads Each instrument resonates primarily in a specific frequency band so if you are working on your kick drum mic start with the lowest band of the EQ Tune in the best sounding low end and move on to the attack It is not uncommon to hear an annoying ringing or a twang mixed in with your amazing sounding low end and perfect attack so your next task will be to find that offending frequency and notch it out Once you are satisfied with your kick drum mute it and move on to the next instrument Taking your time with equalization is well worth the effort Your mix will have better separation and more clarity You can only do so much Not every instrument can or should have a full rich low end and a sharp attack If every instrument is EQ d to have the same effect it will lose its identity in the mix Your goal is not individual perfection it is perfection in unity Step away from the mix Your ears get fatigued just like the rest of you If you are working particularly hard on one instrument your ears will be quite literally numbed to that frequency range Your memory is not what you think i
18. the gate opens to let the good signal through is determined by the attack time How long the gate stays open after the signal has gone below the threshold is determined by the hold time How fast the gate closes is determined by the release How much the gate attenuates the unwanted signal while closed is determined by the range Noise gates were originally designed to help eliminate extraneous noise and unwanted artifacts from a recording such as hiss rumble or transients from other instruments in the room Since hiss and noise are not as loud as the instrument being recorded a properly set gate will only allow the intended sound to pass through the volume of everything else is lowered Not only will this strip away unwanted artifacts like hiss it will add definition and clarity to the desired sound This is a very popular application for noise gates especially with percussion instruments as it will add punch or tighten the percussive sound and make it more pronounced 36 5 0 Tutorials AudioBox One and Two 5 2 A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing Owner s Manual 5 2 3 Compression Setting Suggestions Vocals Percussion Fretted Instruments Soft This is an easy compression with a low ratio setting for ballads allowing a wider dynamic range It s good for live use This setting helps the vocal sit in the track THRESHOLD RATIO ATTACK RELEASE Medium This setting has more limiting than the Soft comp
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20. volumes down on your AudioBox prior to changing the sample rate e ASIO Buffer Size Allows you set the buffer size from 64 to 2 048 samples AudioBox USB One AN AudioBox USB Sample Rate ASIO Buffer Size 2040 Power User Tip You should set your buffer size prior to launching your host application Setting your buffer size to 64 or 128 may have a performance effect on your computer The buffer size determines the roundtrip time it takes audio data to be converted from analog to digital and back to analog As a general rule the higher the buffer size the better the system performance but the less playable virtual instruments and the like become In general 512 samples 11 to 12 milliseconds will provide you with a large enough buffer for optimum system performance but small enough to minimize latency and be unobtrusive 15 3 0 Connecting to a Computer or iOS Device AudioBox One and Two 3 5 Using the AudioBox with Popular Audio Applications Owner s Manual 3 5 Using the AudioBox with Popular Audio Applications Complete setup instructions for Studio One Artist and a brief tutorial on its features can be found in chapter 4 of this manual However you can use your AudioBox iOne or iTwo with almost any audio recording application that supports Core Audio Mac OS X or iOS or ASIO Windows Although this chapter covers basic driver setup instructions for four popular audio applications please consult the docu
21. will NOT cover any shipping damage to these cases Products that are not shipped in the original product package or a manufactured case may not receive a warranty repair at PreSonus s sole discretion Depending on the product model and the condition of your original packaging your product may not be returned to you in the original packaging The return shipping box may be a generic box that has been fitted for that model tested if the original gift box is not available 49 7 0 Troubleshooting and Warranty AudioBox One and Two 7 2 Warranty Owner s Manual How to Get Warranty Service outside of USA kh You must have an active user account with PreSonus and your hardware must be on file with your account If you do not have an account please go to http www presonus com registration and complete the registration process Contact the Technical Support Service Department for your region at http www presonus com buy international distributors and follow procedures provided by your PreSonus contact Limitation of Implied Warranties Exclusion of Damages ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LENGTH OF THIS WARRANT Y Some states countries or provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you PRESONUS S LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITED
22. Capture for iPad is a new mobile recording application that is available from the Apple App Store Capture Duo is a free 2 channel app Capture for iPad is a paid app that can record and play up to 32 channels Other than the track count all features are the same See iOS Devices for minimum system requirements e Simple intuitive mobile solution for easily capturing multitrack audio on your iPad e Direct wireless transfer of sessions to Studio One Artist e Built in metronome e Editing functions including cut copy paste split and duplicate e level and Pan controls for balancing your tracks 1 4 What s in the Box Your AudioBox Package Contains the Following e An AudioBox iOne or AudioBox iTwo depending on which you ve purchased e 5 1 5m USB cable Overview AudioBox One and Two 1 0 1 4 What s in the Box Owner s Manual AudioBox AudioBox AudioBox Guide de e Uu d O Box H OO ku p G u l d e iOne iOne iOne iOne branche Hookup Gu a de Anleitung le conexiones pd Verka A B Guid Computer C e A sanden Bronchement Hook Up compu de One wn ordinateur e Product registration card A complete software bundle is included to help you get the most from your AudioBox interface Software and services that complete your AudioBox iOne or iTwo solution include the following e Studio One Artist Available for download from your My PreSonus account as soon as you register your AudioBox
23. ESHOLD RATIO ATTACK RELEASE 37 0 Tutorials AudioBox One and Two 2 5 5 A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing Owner s Manual Keyboards Piano This is a special setting for an even level across the keyboard It is designed to help even up the top and bottom of an acoustic piano In other words it helps the left hand to be heard along with the right hand THRESHOLD RATIO ATTACK RELEASE 10 8 dB o ax ow O Hm Synth The fast attack and release on this setting can be used for synthesizer horn stabs or for bass lines played on a synthesizer THRESHOLD RATIO ATTACK RELEASE 11 9 dB ab Xm sams Orchestral Use this setting for string pads and other types of synthesized orchestra parts It will decrease the overall dynamic range for easier placement in the mix THRESHOLD RATIO ATTACK RELEASE Stereo Mix Stereo Limiter Just as the name implies this is a hard limiter or brickwall setting ideal for controlling the level to a two track mixdown deck or stereo output THRESHOLD ATTACK RELEASE 5 5 dB Contour This setting fattens up the main mix THRESHOLD RATIO ATTACK RELEASE mas 12m 000 m TT Effects Squeeze This is dynamic compression for solo work especially electric guitar It gives you that glassy Tele Strat sound It is a true classic THRESHOLD RATIO ATTACK Pump This is a setting for making the compressor pump in a des
24. Input ST Mono Select Monitor in S1 Input 1 CH1 Input 2 CH2 Input 3 CH3 SD Input 4 CH4 Adding Virtual Instruments and Plug in Effects to Your Song You can add plug ins and instruments to your Song by dragging and dropping from the browser You can also drag an effect or group of effects from one channel to another drag in customized effects chains and instantly load your favorite virtual instrument patch without ever scrolling through a menu Opening the Browser Editor and Mixer In the lower right corner of the Arrange window are three buttons The Edit button opens or closes the audio editor or the MIDI piano roll editor depending on which type of track is selected The Mix button opens and closes the mixer window The Browse button opens the browser window which displays all of the available virtual instruments plug in effects audio files and MIDI files as well as the pool of audio files loaded into the current session At the bottom of the browser window you will find six category tabs Instruments Effects Sounds Files Fool x e Home opens hot links to the other five tabs e Instruments opens a list of all the available Virtual Instruments that you have installed on your computer e Effects opens a list of all the available plug in effects that you have installed on you computer e Sounds opens a list of the audio and MIDI loops that came with your Studio One content packages
25. Manual 3 Clickthe Add button This opens the Add Device window Options General Locations Audio Setup External Devices Advanced a gt MA O anm A E Notify me if devices are unavailable when Studio One starts NT MES 4 From the menu on the left select New Keyboard At this point you can customize the name of your keyboard by entering the manufacturer and device names 5 You must specify which MIDI channels will be used to communicate with this keyboard For most purposes you should select all MIDI channels If you re unsure of which MIDI channels to choose select all 16 6 In the Receive From drop down menu select the MIDI interface input from which Studio One Artist will receive MIDI data In this case it s the AudioBox iTwo 7 In the Send To drop down menu select the MIDI interface output AudioBox iTwo from which Studio One Artist will send MIDI data to your keyboard Power User Tip If your keyboard controller doesn t need to receive MIDI data from Studio One you can leave this unselected If your keyboard does need to receive MIDI data you must connect a MIDI cable from the MIDI Out of the MIDI interface to the MIDI In of the keyboard MIDI Channels Al iP 2G ahs gs pods fs Ps oppo po pna pops Receive From None bul a None si AudioBox Two MIDI In Split Channels Bl Default Instrument Input 8 If this is the only keyboard you ll use for controlling your external synthesizers and virtual in
26. TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT AT PRESONUS S SOLE OPTION IF PRESONUS ELECTS TO REPLACE THE PRODUCT THE REPLACEMENT MAY BE A RECONDITIONED UNIT IN NO EVENT WILL PRESONUS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES BASED ON INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF USE LOST PROFITS LOST SAVINGS DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT OR OTHER ITEMS AT THE SITE OF USE AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE EVEN IF PRESONUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states countries or provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you If you have any questions about this warranty or service received please contact PreSonus USA at 225 216 7887 or one of our authorized international distributors at http www presonus com buy international distributors Product features design and specifications are subject to change without notice 50 7 0 Troubleshooting and Warranty AudioBox One and Two 7 2 Warranty Owner s Manual Declaration of Conformity C Responsible Party PreSonus Audio Electronics Address 18111 Grand Bay Ct Baton Rouge LA 70806 USA Phone 225 216 7887 declares that AudioBox iOne and iTwo comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device
27. W GAIN LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID Q LOW MID GAIN ON OFF FREQ Hz a wp 2 a 1 O A O A Ls ue O ae HIGH MID ON HI MID FREQ HIGH MID Q HIGH MID GAIN HIGH ON OFF HIGH SHELF HIGH FREQ HIGH Q HIGH GAIN OFF kHz kHz AAA SAA AAA Percussion Snare LOW ON OFF LOW SHELF LOW FREQ Hz LOW Q LOW GAIN LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID Q LOW MID GAIN ON OFF FREQ Hz NULINN WE ONE AA MEN AM INN q A A A A A A A HIGH MID ON HI MID FREQ HIGH MID Q HIGH MID GAIN HIGH ON OFF HIGH SHELF HIGH FREQ HIGH Q HIGH GAIN OFF kHz kHz E ep Left Right Stereo Overheads LOW ON OFF LOW SHELF LOW FREQ Hz LOW Q LOW GAIN LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID Q LOW MID GAIN ON OFF FREQ Hz MA E UN CS E IC NEN NEN A A AA A A A AA A HIGH MID ON HI MID FREQ HIGH MID Q HIGH MID GAIN HIGH ON OFF HIGH SHELF HIGH FREQ HIGH Q HIGH GAIN Lo ee Kick Drum LOW ON OFF LOW SHELF LOW FREQ Hz LOW Q LOW GAIN LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID Q LOW MID GAIN ON OFF FREQ Hz MI ee _ AAA AAA SS SS AA SSS HIGH MID ON HI MID FREQ HIGH MID Q HIGH MID GAIN HIGH ON OFF HIGH SHELF HIGH FREQ HIGH Q HIGH GAIN Fretted Instruments Electric Bass LOW ON OFF LOW SHELF LOW FREQ Hz LOW Q LOW GAIN LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID Q LOW MID GAIN ON OFF FREQ Hz Low pow ICI ow s w m w pu M AAA a o o HIGH MID ON HI MID FREQ HIGH MID Q HIGH MID GAIN HIGH ON OFF HIGH SHELF HIGH FREQ HIGH Q HIGH GAIN OFF kHz
28. a 20 dB dynamic range for the vocal channel Problems arise when noise or instruments air conditioner loud drummer etc in the background of the vocal mic become more audible after the lower end of the dynamic range is raised You might attempt to mute the vocal between phrases in an attempt to remove the unwanted sounds however this would probably end disastrously A better method is to use a noise gate The noise gate threshold could be set at the bottom of the dynamic range of the vocal say 10 dBu such that the gate would shut out the unwanted signals between the phrases If you have ever mixed live sound you know the problems cymbals can create by bleeding through the tom mics As soon as you add some highs to get some snap out of the tom the cymbals come crashing through placing the horn drivers into a small orbit Gating those tom mics so that the cymbals no longer ring through them will give you an enormous boost in cleaning up the overall mix Dynamics processing is the process of altering the dynamic range of a signal thereby enhancing the ability of a live sound system or recording device to handle the signal without distortion or noise and aiding in placing the signal in the overall mix 5 2 2 Types of Dynamic Processing Compression Limiting Punch apparent loudness presence these are just three of the many terms used to describe the effects of compression limiting Compression and limiting are forms of dynamic r
29. a more musical response to some folks Auto Places a compressor in automatic attack and release mode The attack and release knobs become inoperative and a preprogrammed attack and release curve is used Makeup Gain When compressing a signal gain reduction usually results in an overall reduction of level The gain control allows you to restore the loss in level due to compression like readjusting the volume Compressor Sidechain The sidechain jack interrupts the signal that the compressor is using to determine the amount of gain reduction it should apply When no connector is inserted into this jack the input signal goes directly to the compressor s control circuitry When a connector is inserted into this jack the signal path is broken The control signal can then be processed by an equalizer for example to reduce sibilance de essing in a vocal track The control signal is then returned to the unit via the connector One common application for a sidechain is when using a compressor to reduce the level of music or other background sound whenever a narrator speaks or vocalist sings allowing the voice to be clearly heard In this application the vocal signal is routed to the sidechain input while the music is routed through the main compression circuitry Now the compressor will automatically duck that is reduce the level of the music whenever the narrator speaks or the vocalist sings There are two basic types of expansion dyn
30. above it A high pass filter does the opposite passing all frequencies above the specified cut off frequency while attenuating everything below A graphic EQ is a multiband equalizer that uses sliders to adjust the amplitude for each frequency band It gets its name from the positions of the sliders which graphically display the resulting frequency response curve The center frequency and bandwidth are fixed the level amplitude for each band is the only adjustable parameter Graphic EQs are generally used to fine tune the overall mix for a particular room For instance if you are mixing in a dead room you may want to boost high frequencies and roll off some of the lows If you are mixing in a live room you might need to lower the high midrange and highest frequencies In general you should not make drastic amplitude adjustments to any particular frequency bands Instead make smaller incremental adjustments over a wider spectrum to round out your final mix To assist you with these adjustments here is an overview of which frequencies affect different sound characteristics Sub Bass 16 Hz to 60 Hz The lowest of these bass frequencies are felt rather than heard as with freeway rumbling or an earthquake These frequencies give your mix a sense of power even when they only occur occasionally However overemphasizing frequencies in this range will result in a muddy mix Bass 60 Hz to 250 Hz Because this range contains th
31. amic and downward Expansion increases the dynamic range of a signal after the signal crosses the expansion threshold Dynamic expansion is basically the opposite of compression In fact broadcasters use dynamic expansion to undo compression before transmitting the audio signal This is commonly referred to as companding or COMPression followed by expANDING By far the most common use of expansion is downward expansion In contrast to compression which decreases the level of a signal after it rises above the compression threshold expansion decreases the level of a signal after the signal goes below the expansion threshold The amount of level reduction is determined by the expansion ratio For example a 2 1 expansion ratio reduces the level of a signal by a factor of two e g if a level drops 5 dB below the expansion threshold the expander will reduce it to 10 dB below the threshold Commonly used for noise reduction expansion is very effective as a simple noise gate The major difference between expansion and noise gating is that expansion is dependent on the signal level after the level crosses the threshold whereas a noise gate works independent of a signal s level beyond the threshold Expansion Terminology Downward Expansion Downward expansion is the most common expansion used in live sound and recording This type of expansion reduces the level of a signal when the signal falls below a set threshold level This is most
32. amics processing and will explain the various types of dynamics processors 5 2 1 Common Questions Regarding Dynamics Processing What is dynamic range Dynamic range can be defined as the ratio between the loudest possible audio level and the lowest possible level For example if a processor states that the maximum input level before distortion is 24 dBu and the output noise floor is 92 dBu then the processor has a total dynamic range of 24 92 116 dB The average dynamic range of an orchestral performance can range from 50 dBu to 10 dBu on average This equates to a 60 dB dynamic range Although 60 dB may not appear to be a large dynamic range do the math and you ll discover that 10 dBu is 1 000 times louder than 50 dBu Rock music on the other hand has a much smaller dynamic range typically 10 dBu to 10 dBu or 20 dB This makes mixing the various signals of a rock performance together a much more tedious task Why do we need compression Consider the previous discussion You are mixing a rock performance with an average dynamic range of 20 dB You wish to add an uncompressed vocal to the mix The average dynamic range of an uncompressed vocal is around 40 dB In other words a vocal performance can go from 30 dBu to 10 dBu The passages that are 10 dBu and higher will be heard over the mix However the passages that are at 30 dBu and below will never be heard over the roar of the rest of the mix A compressor can
33. ange gain control Audio signals have very wide peak to average signal level ratios sometimes referred to as dynamic range which is the difference between the loudest level and the softest level The peak signal can cause overload in the audio recording or sound reinforcement chain resulting in signal distortion A compressor limiter is a type of amplifier in which gain is dependent on the signal level passing through it You can set the maximum level a compressor limiter allows to pass through thereby causing automatic gain reduction above some predetermined signal level or threshold Compression refers basically to the ability to reduce by a fixed ratio the amount by which a signal s output level can increase relative to the input level It is useful for lowering the dynamic range of an instrument or vocal making it easier to record without distorting the recorder It also assists in the mixing process by reducing the amount of level changes needed for a particular instrument Take for example a vocalist who moves around in front of the microphone while performing making the output level vary up and down unnaturally A compressor can be applied to the signal to help correct this recording problem by reducing the louder passages enough to be compatible with the overall performance 33 5 0 Tutorials AudioBox One and Two 5 2 A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing Owner s Manual How severely the compressor reduces the signa
34. ased on the interface you have Go to Input Config Enable and select the desired Input channels Go to Output Config Enable and select the desired Output channels You may now select the AudioBox inputs and outputs for each track created in Live You re now ready to use your AudioBox interface 4 0 Studio One Artist Quick Start AudioBox One and Two 4 1 Installation and Authorization Owner s Manual 4 0 Studio One Artist Quick Start When Studio One Artist is launched by default you will be taken to the Start page Here you ll find document management and device configuration controls as well as a customizable artist profile a newsfeed and links to demos and tutorials from PreSonus If you have an Internet connection on your computer these links will be updated as new tutorials become available on the PreSonus Web site Complete information on all aspects of Studio One Artist can be found in the Help menu or as a download from your My PreSonus account The information in this tutorial covers only the basic aspects of Studio One Artist and is intended to get you set up and recording as quickly as possible 4 1 Installation and Authorization Installing Studio One Artist To install Studio One Artist download the Studio One Artist installer from your My PreSonus account MY PRESONUS PROFILE Studio One Artist v1 6 5 build 16006 O Upgrade O Activate saci 5 amp Download License e Windows users Launch
35. asic Installation Because AudioBox One and Two are class compliant Core Audio devices there s nothing to install Simply connect your interface to your Mac or OS device to begin using it A firmware update application is available but it is only required in the event a firmware update is released Optional Configuration for Mac OS X System Sound Playback and or Recording You can also set up your AudioBox interface as the default Input and Output device in OS X by following the steps listed below 6 Open System Preferences by clicking the Apple menu System Preferences may also be located in Launch Pad the Applications folder and the Dock Click Sound to open the Sound configuration On the Output tab select PreSonus AudioBox iOne or iTwo On the Input tab select the PreSonus AudioBox iOne or Two On the Sound Effects tab select the PreSonus AudioBox iOne or iTwo Close System Preferences Power User Tip If you change the default sound settings on your computer the sound will come through the speakers or headphones connected to the AudioBox iOne or iTwo interface instead of the internal computer speakers 3 0 Connecting to a Computer or iOS Device AudioBox One and Two 3 3 Installation for Windows Owner s Manual 33 Installation for Windows Basic Installation The AudioBox installer requires that your interface be connected to an available USB port on your PC Once you ve downloa
36. can remove the problem without removing the instrument from the mix A narrow bandwidth is also useful in boosting pleasant tones of an instrument such as the attack Take for instance a kick drum A kick drum resonates somewhere between 60 to 125 Hz but the attack of the kick drum is much higher at 2 to 5 kHz By setting a narrow bandwidth and boosting the attack a bit you can achieve a punchier kick drum without overpowering the rest of the mix A broad bandwidth accentuates or attenuates a larger band of frequencies The broad and narrow bandwidths high and low Q are usually used in conjunction with one another to achieve the desired effect Let s look at our kick drum again We have a kick drum that has a great big low end sound centered around 100 Hz and an attack hitting almost dead on at 4 kHz In this example you would use a broad bandwidth in the low frequency band centered at 100 Hz and a narrow bandwidth boosted at 4 kHz In this way you are accentuating the best and downplaying everything else this particular kick drum has to offer 39 0 Tutorials 3 5 5 Equalizers Shelving EQ Graphic EQ AudioBox One and Two Owner s Manual A shelving EQ attenuates or boost frequencies above or below a specified cutoff point Shelving equalizers come in two different varieties high pass and low pass Low pass shelving filters pass all frequencies below the specified cutoff frequency while attenuating all the frequencies
37. common used for noise reduction Ratio The expansion ratio sets the amount of reduction applied to a signal once the signal has dropped below the expansion threshold For example a 2 1 expansion ratio attenuates a signal 2 dB for every 1 dB it drops below the threshold Ratios of 4 1 and higher act much like a noise gate but without the ability to tailor the attack hold and release times 35 5 0 Tutorials 5 2 AudioBox One and Two A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing Owner s Manual Noise Gates Threshold The gate threshold sets the level at which the gate opens Essentially all signals above the threshold setting are passed through unaffected whereas signals below the threshold setting are reduced in level by the amount set by the range control If the threshold is set fully counterclockwise the gate is turned off always open allowing all signals to pass through unaffected Attack The gate attack time sets the rate at which the gate opens A fast attack rate is crucial for percussive instruments whereas signals such as vocals and bass guitar require a slower attack Too fast of an attack can on these slow rising signals cause an artifact in the signal which is heard as a click All gates have the ability to click when opening but a properly set gate will never click Hold Hold time is used to keep the gate open for a fixed period after the signal drops below the gate threshold This can be very useful for effe
38. cording If your recording application doesn t support ASIO or WDM interfaces you can set up your AudioBox interface as the Windows Default Playback and Recording device by following the steps listed below 1 Open Control Panel In Windows 7 click Start Control Panel EZ pug al Getting Started E3 Connect to a Projector QA Testing Documents Calculator En Sticky Notes Ge AudioBox Music E Snipping Tool Computer e Paint x ga XPS Viewer sy Windows Fax and Scan Pictures Control Panel Devices and Printers Default Programs Help and Support A Remote Desktop Connection gt All Programs Shut down m For Windows 8 From the Start Page begin typing Control Panel and click the Control Panel icon when it appears Search Everywhere v control panel Hardware and Sound Search Control Panel 3 gt Control Panel Hardware and Sound Control Panel Home gt 7 Devices and Printers E Add a device Advanced printer setup Mouse System and Securi T y W Device Manager Change Windows To Go startup options Network and Internet Hardware and Sound Programs User Accounts and Family Safety Appearance and Personalization Clock Language and Region Ease of Access AutoPlay Change default settings for media or devices Play CDs or other media automatically Sound Adjust system volume Change system sounds Manage audio devices Power Options Cha
39. cts such as gated snare where the gate remains open after the snare hit for the duration of the hold time then abruptly closes Release The gate release time determines the rate at which the gate closes Release times should typically be set so that the natural decay of the instrument or vocal being gated is not affected Shorter release times help to clean up the noise in a signal but may cause chattering in percussive instruments Longer release times usually eliminate chattering and should be set by listening carefully for the most natural release of the signal Range The gate range is the amount of gain reduction that the gate produces Therefore if the range is set at O dB there will be no change in the signal as it crosses the threshold If the range is set to 60 dB the signal will be gated reduced by 60 dB etc Key Listen The key listen allows the user to listen to the signal that is being filtered by the gate Frequency Key Filter Some gates offer a variable frequency control allowing the user to set a specific frequency band that the will cause the gate to open or close Noise Gating Noise gating is the process of removing unwanted sounds from a signal by attenuating all signals below a set threshold As described the gate works independently of the audio signal after being triggered by the signal crossing the gate threshold The gate will remain open as long as the signal is above the threshold How fast
40. d 1 2000 THD N unwtd 1 kHz 4 dBu Output Unity Gain lt 0 008 S N Ratio Unity Gain Ref 4 dBu 20 Hz to 22 kHz gt 95 dB Common Mode Rejection Ratio 1 kHz 52 dB Gain Gain Control Range 1 dB 0 dB to 52 dB Max Input Level Unity Gain 1 kHz 0 5 THD N 10 dBu 14 TRS female balanced 14 TRS female balanced imumpima a ntrumentinput 0000000000 Line Outputs Type 14 TRS female balanced 14 TRS female balanced Output Impedance 510 510 Headphone Output Type Ya TRS active stereo Ya TRS active stereo Maximum Output 60 mW ch 600 Load 60 mW ch 600 Load Frequency Response 1 0 dB 20 Hz 30 kHz 20 Hz 30 kHz MIDI I O Type Dual 5 pin female DIN Digital Audio ADC Dynamic Range A wtd 48 kHz Sample Rate 105 dB DAC Dynamic Range A wtd 48 kHz Sample Rate 105 dB Reference Level for 0 dBFS 10 dBu Internal Sample Frequency Selections kHz 44 1 48 88 2 96 USB bus powered 135 bs 0629 NJ Physical 46 7 0 Troubleshooting and Warranty AudioBox One and Two 7 1 Troubleshooting Owner s Manual Troubleshooting and Warranty 7 1 Troubleshooting Many technical issues can arise when using a standard computer as a digital audio workstation DAW PreSonus can only provide support for issues that directly relate to the AudioBox iOne and iTwo interface and Studio One digital audio workstation software PreSonus does not provide support for computer hardware operating systems and non P
41. ded the installer double click the icon to launch the installer which will take you through each step of the process Please read each message carefully Please Note It s recommended that you quit all applications and disable your anti virus software before starting the installation If you see a Windows Account Security alert asking if you want to allow the installer to make changes to your computer click Yes User Account Control Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer gt Program name AudioBox Setup Verified publisher PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc File origin Hard drive on this computer Show details Change when these notifications appear 1 The installer will open to the Welcome screen Click Next Setup AudioBox Welcome to the AudioBox Setup Wizard This will install AudioBox version 1 3 on your computer It is recommended that you close all other applications before Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit Setup 2 You will be asked if you would like the installer to automatically create an icon on your desktop for the AudioBox control panel This control panel allows you to adjust the buffer size and sample rate of your AudioBox Creating a desktop icon will provide you with quick access to these controls Click Next fey Setup AudioBox Select Additional Tasks Which additional tasks should be performed a gt
42. e cancellation and reinforcement Select the fuller sounding position To use this technique in a live application omit the condenser microphone Point a small diaphragm condenser microphone at the 12th fret approximately 8 inches away Point a large diaphragm condenser microphone at the bridge of the guitar approximately 12 inches from the guitar Experiment with distances and microphone placement Another popular method is using an XY microphone placement with two small diaphragm condenser microphones See drum overheads picture on the next page 30 5 0 Tutorials AudioBox One and Two 5 1 Microphone Types Owner s Manual Bass Guitar Direct and Speaker Plug the electric bass guitar into a passive direct box Connect the instrument output from the passive direct box to a bass amplifier Place a dynamic microphone an inch or two away from the speaker and connect itto an AudioBox microphone input Connect the line output from the passive direct box to a line input on the AudioBox For recording place these signals on separate tracks During mixing you can blend the direct and amplifier signal to taste This technique can also be used in live applications 9 999999 000
43. e fundamental notes of the rhythm section any EQ changes will affect the balance of your mix making it fat or thin Too much emphasis will make for a boomy mix Low Mids 250 Hz to 2 kHz In general you will want to emphasize the lower portion of this range and deemphasize the upper portion Boosting the range from 250 Hz to 500 Hz will accent ambience in the studio and will add clarity to bass and lower frequency instruments The range between 500 Hz and 2 kHz can make midrange instruments guitar snare saxophone etc honky and too much boost between 1 kHz and 2 kHz can make your mix sound thin or tinny High Mids 2 kHz to 4 kHz The attack portion of percussive and rhythm instruments occurs in this range High mids are also responsible for the projection of midrange instruments Presence 4 kHz to 6 kHz This frequency range is partly responsible for the clarity of a mix and provides a measure of control over the perception of distance If you boost this frequency range the mix will be perceived as closer to the listener Attenuating around 5 kHz will make the mix sound further away but also more transparent Brilliance 6 kHz to 16 kHz While this range controls the brilliance and clarity of your mix boosting it too much can cause some clipping so keep an eye on your main meter 40 5 0 Tutorials 5 3 Equalizers AudioBox One and Two Owner s Manual 5 3 2 Equalization Settings How to Find the Best and Leave
44. ease consult the documentation that came with your MIDI hardware for complete installation instructions Setting Up an External MIDI Keyboard Controller from the Start Page A MIDI keyboard controller is a hardware device that is generally used for playing and controlling other MIDI devices virtual instruments and software parameters In Studio One Artist these devices are referred to as Keyboards and they must be configured before they are available for use In some cases your MIDI keyboard controller is also used as a tone generator Studio One Artist views the controller and tone generation functions as two different devices a MIDI keyboard controller and a sound module The MIDI controls keyboard knobs faders etc will be set up as a Keyboard The sound module will be set up as an Instrument You can set up your external MIDI devices from the Setup area in the Start page Before setting up a new Song for recording take a moment to configure external devices 1 Connect the MIDI Out of your external MIDI controller to a MIDI In on your AudioBox iTwo or other MIDI interface If you re using a USB MIDI controller connect it to your computer and power it on ACA 2 Click on the Configure External Devices link in the Setup area on the Start page to launch the External Devices window 20 40 Studio One Artist Quick Start AudioBox One and Two 4 3 Configuring MIDI Devices AudioBox Two Owner s
45. ering the subtleties of the performance A solo guitar can seem to be masked by the rhythm guitars Compression can make your lead soar above the track without shoving the fader through the roof Bass guitar can be difficult to record A consistent level with good attack can be achieved with proper compression Your bass doesn t have to be washed out in the low end of the mix Let the compressor limiter give your bass the punch it needs to drive the bottom of the mix Compressors Terminology Threshold The compressor threshold sets the level at which compression begins When the signal is above the threshold setting it becomes eligible for compression Basically as you turn the threshold knob counterclockwise more of the input signal becomes compressed assuming you have a ratio setting greater than 1 1 Ratio The ratio is the relationship between the output level and the input level In other words the ratio sets the compression slope For example if you have the ratio set to 2 1 any signal levels above the threshold setting will be compressed such that for every 1 dB of level increase into the compressor the output will only increase 0 5 dB As you increase the ratio the compressor gradually becomes a limiter Limiter A limiter is a compressor that is set to prevent any increase in the level of a signal above the threshold For example if you have the threshold knob set at 0 dB and the ratio turned fully clockwise the comp
46. hich is divided into several bands of frequencies most commonly three to seven bands A fully parametric EO like those in the StudioLive 24 4 2 offers control over the bandwidth basically the range of frequencies affected the center frequency of the band and the level boost cut of the designated frequency band It also offers separate control over the Q which is the ratio of the center frequency to the bandwidth A semi parametric EQ provides control over most of these parameters but the Q is fixed Some devices such as the StudioLive 16 4 2 and 16 0 2 and the AudioBox VSL series interfaces have quasi parametric EQ which is semi parametric EQ with a simple switchable Q setting typically High and Low Q Q is the ratio of center frequency to bandwidth and if the center frequency is fixed then bandwidth is inversely proportional to Q meaning that as you raise the Q you narrow the bandwidth In fully parametric EOs you have continuous bandwidth control and or continuous Q control which allows you to attenuate or boost a very narrow or wide range of frequencies A narrow bandwidth higher Q has obvious benefits for removing unpleasant tones Let s say the snare drum in your mix has an annoying ring to it With a very narrow bandwidth you can isolate this one frequency usually around 1 kHz and remove or reject it This type of narrow band reject filter is also known as a notch filter By notching out the offending frequency you
47. i UJ 1 3 Summary of Included Software Features 1 3 1 Studio One Artist The AudioBox One and Two interfaces include PreSonus Studio One Artist recording software available for download which comes with loads of plug ins loops and samples giving you everything you need for music recording and production The Studio One Artist Quick Start Guide and User Manual can be found in the help section of the software or in your My PreSonus account e Wirelessly transfer and import Sessions created in Capture for iPad e Unlimited track count inserts and sends e 20 high quality Native Effects plug ins amp modeling Ampire delay Analog Delay Beat Delay distortion RedlightDist dynamics processing Channel Strip Compressor Gate Expander Limiter Tricomp equalizer Channel Strip Pro EQ modulation Autofilter Chorus Flange Phaser X Trem reverb MixVerb Room Reverb and utility Binaural Pan Mixtool Phase Meter Spectrum Meter Tuner e More than 6 GB of loops samples and instruments featuring Presence virtual sample player Impact virtual drum machine SampleOne virtual sampler Mojito virtual analog modeled subtractive synthesizer e Project templates specifically for AudioBox interfaces e Innovative MIDI mapping e Powerful drag and drop functionality for faster workflow e MacOS X and Windows compatible See Section 3 1 Minimum System Requirements 1 3 2 Capture for iPad PreSonus
48. ify that the mix knob on the front of the AudioBox is turned fully clockwise to the Playback position If you prefer to use the analog zero latency monitoring on your AudioBox make sure that the input channel in your DAW has software monitoring disabled You will be monitoring through the analog bus on your AudioBox not your DAW using the Mix knob on the front of your AudioBox to blend the playback from your computer with your analog input signal 47 7 0 Troubleshooting and Warranty AudioBox One and Two 7 2 Warranty Owner s Manual 7 2 Warranty PreSonus s warranty obligations for this hardware product are limited to the terms set forth below How Consumer Law Relates To This Warranty THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR BY COUNTRY OR PROVINCE OTHER THAN AS PERMITTED BY LAW PRESONUS DOES NOT EXCLUDE LIMIT OR SUSPEND OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE INCLUDING THOSE THAT MAY ARISE FROM THE NONCONFORMITY OF A SALES CONTRACT FOR A FULL UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR RIGHTS YOU SHOULD CONSULT THE LAWS OF YOUR COUNTRY PROVINCE OR STATE PreSonus Products And EU Statutory Warranty When you purchase PreSonus products European Union consumer law provides statutory warranty rights in addition to the coverage you receive from the PreSonus limited warranty A summary of the EU Statutory Warranty and the PreSonus Limited Warranty is below EU Consumer Law PreSonus Limited ra
49. includes several EQ plugins For an idea of where to start check out the following generic EQ settings for several different instruments As with the compression settings in Section 5 2 3 the right EQ setting for any given instrument will depend upon the room and the tonality of the instrument Vocals Pop Female Vocals LOW ON OFF LOW SHELF LOW FREQ Hz LOW Q LOW GAIN LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID Q LOW MID GAIN ON OFF FREQ Hz AAA AA E A SSS E HIGH MID ON HI MID FREQ HIGH MID Q HIGH MID GAIN HIGH ON OFF HIGH SHELF HIGH FREQ HIGH Q HIGH GAIN OFF kHz kHz Ss wem Rock Female Vocals LOW ON OFF LOW SHELF LOW FREQ Hz LOW Q LOW GAIN LOW MID LOW MID ON OFF FREQ Hz Low ow ow pow e w e w CC MHQ A A A e o ee AO qe c a Lr mmm nc eS HI MID FREQ HIGH MID Q HIGH MID GAIN HIGH ON OFF HIGH SHELF HIGH FREQ HIGH Q HIGH GAIN kHz kHz LOW MID Q LOW MID GAIN HIGH MID ON OFF Ce eS see 43 5 0 Tutorials AudioBox One and Two 5 5 EQ Setting Suggestions Owner s Manual Pop Male Vocals LOW ON OFF LOW SHELF LOW FREQ Hz LOW Q LOW GAIN LOW MID LOW MID LOW MID Q LOW MID GAIN ON OFF FREQ Hz UU quM ME MN NEIN NN MEM NMENUN uem du EDUC xL Eg HIGH MID ON HI MID FREQ HIGH MID Q HIGH MID GAIN HIGH ON OFF HIGH SHELF HIGH FREQ HIGH Q HIGH GAIN OFF kHz kHz NE ENEEE EE MM NENNEN UM NE A N Rock Male Vocals LOW ON OFF LOW SHELF LOW FREQ Hz LOW Q LO
50. io One Menu and click Activate Offline 5 Drag the Studio One 2 Artist license file onto the Offline Activation window to complete the activation Installing Bundled Content for Studio One Artist Install content from D or local folder Use this if you purchased a boxed version of Studio One or if the content files are available in a local folder Studio One Artist comes bundled with more than 6 GB of plug ins loops and samples as well as an array of demo and tutorial material and other third party content Once you ve completed the Studio One Artist installation and activation process the Studio One Content Installer will appear 1 Click on Install content from My PreSonus user account 2 Atthetop of the installation menu select the location where you wish to install the content Listed in the installation menu are separate entries for each available item Click the check box next to each item you wish to install then click on the Install Packets button at the bottom left of the menu to install the selected content When finished installing content click on the Done button to exit the menu Power User Tip If you choose not to install any portion the Studio One Artist content you can install at any time in the future by going to the Studio One gt Studio One Installation menu 4 2 Enabling the Audio Driver Studio One Artist was designed with PreSonus interfaces in mind so setting up your AudioBox iOne
51. irable way This effect is good for snare drums to increase the length of the transient by bringing the signal up after the initial spike RELEASE THRESHOLD RATIO ATTACK RELEASE 38 5 0 Tutorials AudioBox One and Two 5 3 Equalizers Owner s Manual 5 3 Equalizers Studio One Artist also includes several EQ plug ins Here s a brief explanation of how an EQ functions as well as some charts to help you navigate the frequency ranges of various instruments so you can quickly choose the best EQ settings for your recordings and live mixes 5 3 1 What is an EQ An equalizer is a filter that allows you to adjust the level of a frequency or range of frequencies of an audio signal In its simplest form an EQ will let you turn the treble and bass up or down allowing you to adjust the coloration of let s say your car stereo or iPod In recording equalization is a sophisticated art Good equalization is critical to a good mix When used correctly an equalizer can provide the impression of nearness or distance fatten or thin a sound and help blend or provide separation between similar sounds in a mix allowing them to both shine through the mix Parametric EQ The parametric EO and semi parametric EQ are the most common equalizers found in recording and live situations because they offer continuous control over all parameters A parametric EQ offers continuous control over the audio signal s frequency content w
52. ition Audio Device Not plugged in ADAT 1 1 2 RME Fireface 800 Ready Configure Set Default v 5 Click OK AudioBox One and Two Owner s Manual Power User Tip If you change the default sound settings on your computer the sound will come through the speakers or headphones connected to the AudioBox One or Two interface instead of the internal computer speakers Windows PreSonus Driver Control Panel When used with Windows systems AudioBox One and AudioBox Two offer a separate control panel with the following settings Run at Startup When this is enabled the AudioBox Control Panel will automatically launch each time your computer starts up AudioBox USB iOne AN AudioBox USB 48 0 kHz 2048 Knowledge Base Downloads Contact Support 2 21 0 5613 AudioBox VSL 1 3 5613 123 14 3 0 Connecting to a Computer or iOS Device AudioBox One and Two 3 4 Windows PreSonus Driver Control Panel Owner s Manual e Sample Rate Selector Lets you set the sample rate to 44 1 48 88 2 or 96 kHz Although a higher sample rate results in better recording quality it does increase the file size and the amount of system resources needed to process the audio o Contact Support 2 21 0 5613 AudioBox VSL 1 3 5613 123 Power User Tip Changing the sample rate will produce a momentary popping noise Because of this it is recommended that you turn the Main and Phones
53. ke m Repair or Replacement Defects present when customer Defects arising after customer takes eee Coverage For takes delivery 2 years minimum from Warranty Period original date of purchase unless 1 year from original date of purchase unless superseded by PreSonus superseded pec PreSonus Cost of CostofCoverage Provided at no Provided at no additional cost cost Included at no additional cost at no additional cost Who to contact to make seal The seller PreSonus technical support for your region What This Warranty Covers PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc PreSonus warrants defects in material and workmanship in PreSonus branded products under normal use This Limited Warranty applies only to hardware products manufactured by or for PreSonus that can be identified by the PreSonus trademark trade name or logo affixed to them Exclusions and Limitations This warranty does not cover the following 1 Damage caused by accident abuse improper installation failure to follow instructions in the applicable owner s manual or improper operation rental product modification alteration or neglect 2 Damage from improper grounding faulty wiring AC and signal faulty equipment or connection to a voltage range outside published specifications see applicable owner s manual 3 Damage to drivers or diaphragm assemblies found to have burnt voice coils from over under driving or signal surge from another
54. l is determined by the compression ratio and compression threshold A ratio of 2 1 or less is considered mild compression reducing the output by a factor of two for signals that exceed the compression threshold Ratios above 10 1 are considered hard limiting As the compression threshold is lowered more of the input signal is compressed assuming a nominal input signal level Care must be taken not to overcompress a signal as too much compression destroys the acoustic dynamic response of a performance That said overcompression is used by some engineers as an effect with killer results Limiting refers to the processing that prevents the signal from getting any louder that is it prevents any increase in the signal s amplitude at the output Compressor limiters are commonly used for many audio applications For example A kick drum can get lost in a wall of electric guitars No matter how much the level is increased the kick drum stays lost in the mud A touch of compression can tighten up that kick drum sound allowing it to punch through without having to crank the level way up A vocal performance usually has a wide dynamic range Transients normally the loudest portions of the signal can be far outside the average level of the vocal signal Because the level can change continuously and dramatically it is extremely difficult to ride the level with a console fader A compressor limiter automatically controls gain without alt
55. mentation provided with your software for specific instructions on how to select the correct AudioBox driver as the audio device driver for your software Apple Logic Pro Express 7 Steinberg Cubase 6 P 2 9 Launch Logic Pro Express Go to Logic Preferences Audio Click the Devices tab On the Core Audio tab check Enabled Logic Pro X doesn t have a Core Audio tab but make sure Core Audio is enabled The checkbox will be blue with a white checkmark in it Depending on which interface you have select PreSonus AudioBox One or PreSonus AudioBox iTwo from the Output Device and Input Device menus Click the Apply Changes button In Logic Pro X Logic s Core Audio functionality will reinitialize on its own as soon as you click the Apply Changes button You will be asked if you d like to relaunch Logic Click try re launch Close the Preferences window Your AudioBox features custom I O labels for faster workflow To enable these labels for use in Logic Go to Options Audio I O Labels In Logic Pro X open a session file and go to Mix I O Labels or from within the Mixer window go to Options I O Labels The second column in the window is named Provided by Driver Activate each of these labels for your AudioBox When you are done close this window 10 You re now ready to use your AudioBox interface Launch Cubase Go to Devices Device Setup Select VST Audio System from the Device
56. must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note No product support is available when you call the number above Refer to your Certificate of Warranty in your Owner s Manual for PreSonus Product Support telephone number As PreSonus Baton Rouge USA www presonus com 51 Dinner is Served Added bonus PreSonus previously Top Secret recipe for Chicken and Andouille Gumbo Ingredients e 1CAll Purpose flour e 34 C Vegetable Oil e 1 large onion diced e 1small onion quartered e 6celery stalks diced e 1 large green bell pepper diced e 3cloves garlic 2 minced 1 whole e 1IblinkAndouille sausage e 4Chicken leg quarters e 4qt water e 4 bay leaves e 1tsp thyme e 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning e 1 2 C frozen okra sliced e 4C fresh parsley minced e 6 8 eggs optional Cooking Instructions 1 Inalarge pot combine whole chicken leg quarters water quartered onion Old Bay 2 bay leaves and 1 whole clove garlic Cover and bring to a low boil Simmer stock until chicken is falling off the bone Remove the chicken and set aside Discard the onion bay leaves and garlic reserving the liquid 2 In a heavy saucepan heat 1 Tbsp of the oil on medium high heat and brown the andouille until it is cooked through Set aside sausage for later 3 Inthe same saucepan add and heat remaining oil Slowly add flour 1 2 Tbsp at a time stirring continuously C
57. n Audio I O Setup eoo Song Setup General Mata Information Audio NO Setup 9 Werecommend that you create a mono input for each of the inputs on your AudioBox iOne or iTwo If you plan on recording in stereo you should also create a stereo bus and assign it to the appropriate set of inputs 24 4 0 4 4 Studio One Artist Quick Start AudioBox One and Two Creating a New Song Owner s Manual 11 To customize the names of your buses double click on the default name to open a text box When you have finished typing hit Enter 12 If you would like the same inputs to be available every time you launch Studio One Artist click the Make Default button 13 Click on the Outputs tab and you will see all of the available outputs on your AudioBox iOne or iTwo E mm m m 14 In the lower right corner you will see the Audition select menu This allows you to choose the output from which you will audition audio files prior to importing them into Studio One Artist In general you will want this to be the main output bus 15 If you would like this output configuration available every time you launch Studio One Artist click the Make Default button 16 Click Apply to finish Now that you ve configured your MIDI and audio I O and created a new Song let s go through some of the basics of Studio One Artist so you can start recording 25 4 0 Studio One Artist Quick Start AudioBox One a
58. nd Two 4 5 Creating Audio Tracks Owner s Manual 4 5 Creating Audio Tracks In the upper left corner of the Arrange window you will notice several buttons The third button from the left is the Add Tracks button Click this button to bring up the Add Tracks window In the Add Tracks window you can select the number and type of tracks you d like to create Mono Audio Stereo Audio Folder Instrument or Automation and can customize the track name and color as well as add a preset rack of effects to the track Add Tracks Name Track Count Format Preset No Freset Color Auto Color Once you have added your tracks you can assign the input by simply clicking on the input to which a track is currently assigned This will bring up the inputs list You can also access the audio I O setup from here If you would like to add a track for each of the available inputs and have the routing automatically assigned simply go to Track Add Tracks for All Inputs 4 Add Audio Track mono Add Audio Track stereo Add Instrument Track Ad Add Automation Track MI Add Folder Track Add Tracks for all Inputs Add Bus for Selected Tracks Pack Folder 26 4 0 4 6 4 6 4 Studio One Artist Quick Start AudioBox One and Two Anatomy of an Audio Track Owner s Manual Anatomy of an Audio Track Track Mute Solo Name Level Track Color m EE Pia Select Piano L iL O Audio
59. ne level for the 44 inch inputs When the button is not illuminated the input will accept a line level source like a synthesizer or guitar amp modeler Press this button to engage the instrument preamp when connecting guitars or a passive bass 48 volt Phantom Power The AudioBox iOne and Two provide 48V phantom power for the microphone inputs Pressing the 48V button switches phantom power on and off for the microphone inputs and it will illuminate in blue whenever this function is switched on 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 XLR connector wiring for phantom power Pin1 GND Pin2 48V Pin 3 48V Input Gain Control These knobs provide 52 dB of variable gain 10 to 42 dB on the microphone inputs and 51 dB of variable gain 24 to 27 dB on the instrument inputs Input Signal Indicators Each channel features an LED next to the trim control that illuminates in green whenever an input signal is present The color of the LEDs will change to red when the channel s input signal reaches 0 5 dBFS At 0 dBFS your mic preamp line signal will exhibit signs of clipping distortion Power User Tip Never run your input levels higher than the channel inputs can handle If you overdrive the analog to digital converters it will cause digital distortion digital clipping which sounds
60. nge power saving settings Change what the power buttons do Require a password when the computer wakes Change when the computer sleeps Choose a power plan Display Make text and other items larger or smaller Adjust screen resolution How to correct monitor flicker refresh rate Location Settings Y Change location settings 13 Connecting to a Computer or OS Device Windows PreSonus Driver Control Panel On the Playback tab select Speakers PreSonus AudioBox iOne or iTwo and click Set Default x Sound Playback Recording Sounds Communications Select a playback device below to modify its settings z Digital Audio HDMI 2 High Definition Audio Device D Not plugged in Speakers AudioBox USB iOne Audio Y Default Device Speakers il High Definition Audio Device D Not plugged in Digital Audio S PDIF High Definition Audio Device Ready 4 Digital Audio HDMI High Definition Audio Device Ready 4 On the Recording tab select the PreSonus AudioBox One or iTwo and click Set Default x Sound Playback Recording Sounds Communications Select a recording device below to modify its settings Line AudioBox USB One Audio Default Device Microphone High Definition Audio Device p Not plugged in Microphone High Definition Audio Device p Not plugged in Line In High Defin
61. ones generally capture sound with excellent fidelity and are among the most popular microphone choices for studio recording and increasingly for live performance as well Condenser microphones require a power source which can be provided by a small battery an external power supply or phantom power which is usually provided by a mixer preamplifier or direct DI box Phantom power is sent over the same mic cable that carries the audio signal the term derives from the fact that there is no visible power cord and the voltage is not perceptible in the audio path The AudioBox One and Two sends 48 VDC phantom power from the XLR inputs only 5 1 2 Dynamic Dynamic microphones are possibly the most widely used microphone type especially in live shows They are relatively inexpensive resistant to physical damage and typically handle high sound pressure levels SPL very well Unlike condenser microphones most dynamic microphones do not require a power source Dynamic microphones especially ribbon microphones tend to generate low output voltages so they typically need more preamp gain than condenser microphones Ribbon Ribbon microphones are a special type of dynamic microphone and get their name from the thin metal ribbon used in their design Ribbon microphones capture sound with very high fidelity especially higher frequencies However they often are very fragile many newer models are less so and typically cannot handle high s
62. ontinue cooking and stirring the roux until it is a dark brown it should look like melted dark chocolate Be careful to not to get the oil too hot or the flour will burn and you ll have to start over 4 Once roux has reached the correct color add diced onion celery green pepper and minced garlic Cook until vegetables are very tender Do not cover Slowly add 1 quart of chicken broth and bring to a low boil stirring constantly Transfer roux mixture to a soup pot and bring to low boil Do not cover the roux will settle on the bottom of the pot and burn Add remaining chicken broth bay leaves and thyme Simmer for 30 minutes While gumbo is simmering debone and shred chicken and slice the andouille Add chicken and andouille to gumbo and return to a simmer Simmer for 30 45 minutes See E un O Stirin frozen okra and parsley and bring to a rolling boil 1 Optional Crack one egg into a teacup and quickly pour into the boiling gumbo Repeat with the other eggs being careful not to cluster them too closely After all the eggs have risen back to the surface reduce heat and simmer 12 Correct seasoning with salt and pepper red white and or black if necessary 13 Serve over rice with potato salad Serves 12 2014 PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved AudioBox Ceres CoActual DigiMax Eris FireStudio Nimbit PreSonus QMix Riff to Release Sceptre Temblor StudioLive and XMAX are trademarks or registered
63. op Effects 28 Tutorials 29 Microphone Types 29 5 1 1 Condenser 29 5 1 2 Dynamic 29 5 1 3 USB Microphones and Other Types 29 5 1 4 Stereo Microphone Placement 29 A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing 32 5 2 1 Common Questions Regarding Dynamics Processing 32 5 2 2 5 2 3 Types of DynamicProcessing 33 Compression Setting Suggestions 37 Equalizers 39 5 3 1 WhatisanE0 39 5 3 2 Equalization Settings How to Find the Best and Leave the Rest 47 EQ Frequency Guides 42 EQ Setting Suggestions 43 Technical Information 46 One and Two Technical Specifications 46 Troubleshooting and Warranty 47 Troubleshooting 47 Warranty 48 0 Overview AudioBox One and Two 1 ly 1 Introduction Owner s Manual 1 0 Overview ql PreSonus AudioBox Two Inputs Playback 1 Mic Line Inst 2 M PreSonus AudioBox ione JaC DIRECT 15 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a PreSonus AudioBox interface PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc has designed the AudioBox iOne and AudioBox iTwo utilizing high grade components to ensure long lasting optimum performance Loaded with high headroom Class A microphone preamplifiers a built in 2x2 USB 2 0 and iPad recording and playback engine MIDI I O AudioBox iTwo and more the iOne and iTwo extend the boundaries for musical performance and production All you need is a computer with
64. ound pressure levels Most ribbon microphones do not require phantom power In fact unless a ribbon microphone specifically calls for phantom power sending phantom power to a ribbon microphone can severely damage it usually beyond repair 5 1 3 USB Microphones and Other Types Many microphone types are available and as technology evolves it is likely that more will be developed One type of microphone to emerge recently is the USB microphone These may be dynamic or condenser mics but because a USB microphone is in effect an audio interface we recommended that you not use them with the AudioBox iOne and iTwo as the likelihood of conflicting drivers is great If you are using a new or nonstandard type of microphone e g USB headset laser MEMS please consult your microphone s user s manual for power requirement and compatibility information Regardless of the microphone type you are using we recommend reading your microphone s user s manual thoroughly before engaging phantom power and in case other usage questions arise 5 1 4 Stereo Microphone Placement The following are a few recording applications to help you get started with your AudioBox One and Two These are by no means the only ways to record these instruments Microphone selection and placement is an art For more information visit your library or local bookstore as there are many books and magazines about recording techniques The Internet is also a great so
65. r Station V2 Monitoring amp Controlling Sceptre Temblor Signal Processing ACP88 Accessories Covers Dolly PRM1 mic Sub Pole Breakout Cables Power Supplies M10 Kit 3 Years Limited Warranty Product Category Model Transferable Live Sound StudioLive Al 328 312 315 18 Yes What PreSonus Will Do PreSonus will repair or replace at our sole and absolute option products covered by this warranty at no charge for labor or materials If the product must be shipped to PreSonus for warranty service the customer must pay the initial shipping charges PreSonus will pay the return shipping charges How to Get Warranty Service USA 1 You must have an active user account with PreSonus and your hardware must be on file with your account If you do not have an account please go to http www presonus com registration and complete the registration process 2 Contact our Technical Support Department at 225 216 7887 orlog a support ticket at http support presonus com TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF SENDING IN A PRODUCT THAT DOES NOT HAVE A PROBLEM ALL SERVICE REQUESTS SHALL BE CONFIRMED BY OUR TECH SUPPORT DEPARTMENT 3 Thereturn authorization number as well as shipping instructions shall be provided after your service request is reviewed and confirmed 4 The product should be returned for service in the original product packaging Products may be shipped in a manufactured flight or road style cases but PreSonus
66. reSonus cra iOne 48v A 8 m E DIRECT ek 2 3 2 One iPad hookup diagram ql PreSonus Bind One TO 48V e mi SE DIRECT D GS PC MAC POWER a _ iPad PSU 2 0 Hookup AudioBox One and Two 2 3 Basic Hookup Diagrams Owner s Manual 2 3 3 Two computer hookup diagram O Inputs Playback E TEN M N TARER A jii AA 2 3 4 Two iPad hookup diagram ail D a DES LOU i m iPad PSU Connecting to a Computer or iOS Device AudioBox One and Two 1 Minimum System Requirements Owner s Manual Connecting to a Computer or 10S Device This chapter covers the minimum system requirements and instructions for connecting your AudioBox iOne or Two interface to your computer or compatible OS device 3 1 Minimum System Requirements Mac Mac OS X 10 8 or later Intel Core 2 Duo Intel Core i3 or better recommended 4 GB of RAM 8 GB or more recommended OS Devices OS 7 03 or later iPad Air iPad mini with Retina display iPad 4th generation iPad mini iPad 3rd generation iPad 2 Windows Windows 7 x64 x86 SP1 or Windows 8 x64 x86 or later Intel Core 2 Duo Intel Core i3 or better recommended 4 GB of RAM 8 GB or more recommended Please Note Minimum System Requirements are subject to change Please visit www presonus com for the latest system requirements 3 2 Installation for Mac OS X and OS B
67. reSonus hardware and software and it may be necessary to contact the manufacturer of these products for technical support Please check the PreSonus Web site www presonus com regularly for software information and updates firmware updates and support documentation including frequently asked questions Online technical support is available at www presonus com support Contact Technical Support Technical support is available via email at techsupport presonus com PreSonus telephone technical support is available to customers in the USA on Monday through Friday from 9 a m to 5 p m Central Time by calling 1 225 216 7887 Customers outside of the USA should contact their national or regional distributor for telephone technical support A list of international distributors is provided at www presonus com buy international distributors AudioBox Will Not Connect to Computer Verify that the USB cable is properly connected both to the AudioBox and to your computer Disconnect unnecessary peripheral USB devices Verify that your AudioBox is connected to a USB connection AudioBox Will Not Connect to iPad Verify that the USB cable is properly connected both to the AudioBox and to your a compatible 5V 2 1A 2 100 mA USB power supply such as the one that came with the iPad Verify that your AudioBox is connected to the iPad using an Apple 30 pin or Lightning cable Input Phasing While Monitoring Using Studio One or Another DAW Ver
68. ression setting producing a narrower dynamic range It moves the vocal more up front in the mix THRESHOLD RATIO ATTACK RELEASE Screamer This setting is for loud vocals It is a fairly hard compression setting for a vocalist who is on and off the microphone a lot It puts the voice in your face THRESHOLD RATIO ATTACK RELEASE Oo m EEC Snare Kick This setting allows the first transient through and compresses the rest of the signal giving a hard snap up front and a longer release THRESHOLD RATIO ATTACK RELEASE Left Right Stereo Overheads The low ratio and threshold in this setting gives a fat contour to even out the sound from overhead drum mics Low end is increased and the overall sound is more present and less ambient You get more boom and less room THRESHOLD RATIO ATTACK RELEASE Electric Bass The fast attack and slow release in this setting will tighten up the electric bass and give you control for a more consistent level THRESHOLD RATIO ATTACK RELEASE Acoustic Guitar This setting accentuates the attack of the acoustic guitar and helps maintain an even signal level keeping the acoustic guitar from disappearing in the track THRESHOLD RATIO ATTACK RELEASE 6 3 dB 3 4 1 188 ms 400 ms Electric Guitar This is a setting for crunch electric rhythm guitar A slow attack helps to get the electric rhythm guitar up close and personal and gives punch to your crunch THR
69. ressor becomes a limiter at O dB so that the output signal cannot exceed 0 dB regardless of the level of the input signal Attack Attack sets the speed at which the compressor acts on the input signal A slow attack time allows the beginning envelope of a signal commonly referred to as the initial transient to pass through the compressor unprocessed whereas a fast attack time immediately subjects the signal to the ratio and threshold settings of the compressor Release Release sets the length of time the compressor takes to return the gain reduction back to zero no gain reduction after the signal level drops below the compression threshold Very short release times can produce a very choppy or jittery sound especially in low frequency instruments such as bass guitar Very long release times can result in an overcompressed sound this is sometimes referred to as squashing the sound All ranges of release can be useful at different times however and you should experiment to become familiar with the different sonic possibilities 34 5 0 Tutorials AudioBox One and Two 5 2 A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing Owner s Manual Expansion Hard Soft Knee With hard knee compression the gain reduction applied to the signal occurs as soon as the signal exceeds the level set by the threshold With soft knee compression the onset of gain reduction occurs gradually after the signal has exceeded the threshold producing
70. s column in the Device Setup Depending on which interface you have select PreSonus AudioBox One or PreSonus AudioBox iTwo from the ASIO Driver drop down list Click Switch to begin using the AudioBox driver Once you ve successfully changed the driver go to Devices VST Connections to enable your input and output buses You re now ready to use your AudioBox interface 3 0 Connecting to a Computer or iOS Device AudioBox One and Two 3 5 Using the AudioBox with Popular Audio Applications Owner s Manual Cakewalk Sonar 8 5 Ableton Live 8 Launch Sonar Go to Options Audio and click on the Advanced tab Change the Driver Mode to ASIO Using WDM rather than ASIO for pro audio applications is not recommended Click the OK button Restart Sonar Go to Options Audio and click on the Drivers tab Depending on which interface you have highlight all input and output drivers for PreSonus AudioBox iOne or PreSonus AudioBox iTwo Go to Options Audio and click on the General tab Based on the interface you have set the Playback Timing Master to PreSonus AudioBox DAW Out 1 Based on the interface you have set the Recording Timing Master to PreSonus AudioBox Mic Inst 1 You re now ready to use your AudioBox interface Launch Ableton Live Go to Options Preferences Audio Choose Driver Type ASIO Audio Device ASIO PreSonus AudioBox iOne or iTwo b
71. struments you should check the box next to Default Instrument Input This automatically assigns your keyboard to control all MIDI devices in Studio One Artist Click OK If you have a sound module that you d like to connect leave the External Devices window open and proceed to the next part of this section If not you can close this window and skip to Section 4 4 21 4 0 Studio One Artist Quick Start AudioBox One and Two 4 3 Configuring MIDI Devices AudioBox iTwo Owner s Manual Setting up an External MIDI Sound Module from the Start Page MIDI instrument controllers keyboards MIDI guitars etc send musical information in the form of MIDI data to sound modules and virtual instruments which respond by generating sound as instructed Sound modules can be standalone devices or integrated into a MIDI instrument such as a keyboard synthesizer Studio One Artist refers to all sound generators as Instruments Once you ve set up your MIDI keyboard controller take a moment to configure your sound module 1 Connect the MIDI In of your external sound module to the MIDI Out of your AudioBox iTwo or other MIDI interface 2 Inthe External Devices window click the Add button The Add Device window will open New Instrument New Instrument 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 3 From the menu on the left select New Instrument At this point you can customize the name of your sound module by entering the
72. t is Comparing a flat EO and the curve that you ve created allows you to see and hear exactly what you ve done So be honest with yourself Sometimes that EQ setting you ve been working on for 15 minutes is not the right choice so move on Never be afraid of taking a risk The best EO tricks were found by mad scientists of sound With every instrument there are frequencies that can be attenuated or boosted to add clarity or fullness Altering the wrong frequencies can make an instrument shrill muddy or just downright annoying The following two charts suggest frequency ranges that should be accentuated or downplayed for the most common instruments These are just suggestions the frequencies may need to be adjusted up or down depending on the instrument room and microphone 41 5 0 Tutorials AudioBox One and Two 5 4 EQ Frequency Guides Owner s Manual 5 4 EQ Frequency Guides Table 1 Instrument What to Cut Why to Cut What to Boost Why to Boost LIN A O O E E m rem MEME ZR o ML ZR m m n ELLEN NN RN RN INR 5 ER LLLI ICI ICI CI NEN AAA Lm 997 no ise E PE SEL RU 42 Tutorials EQ Setting Suggestions 5 0 5 5 Table 2 e harder bass to low frequency instruments kick tom bass Y e guitar and snare fullness bass line clarity especially for softer playback levels e piano and horns warmth e fullness to low frequency instruments kick tom bass e vocal fullness
73. the Studio One Artist installer and follow the onscreen instructions e Macusers Drag the Studio One Artist application into 2 the Applications folder on your Mac hard drive Activating Studio One Artist Online Enter Activation Code MQJF TRFX AAAA BFNA Enter Computer Name My Laptop Activate After installing Studio One Artist launch the program and the Activate Studio One menu will appear Click on the Activate or Upgrade link to begin Click on the Activate Online link and enter the username and password you created during registration along with the product key found in your My PreSonus account Click on the Activate button to finish the activation process Activating Studio One Artist Offline t v l j If your computer is not connected to the Internet please follow the Offline Activation instructions 1 2 If your computer is not connected to the Internet visit http my presonus com on an Internet connected computer to create your account Login and click the My Software link 18 40 Studio One Artist Quick Start AudioBox One and Two 4 2 Enabling the Audio Driver Owner s Manual 3 Click on the Download License link A file called Studio One 2 Artist license will be saved to your computer Copy this onto a piece of removable media and then transfer it onto the computer on which you want to run Studio One Artist 4 Launch Studio One Artist Go to the Activate Stud
74. urce of recording information as are instructional videos Some of these microphone placement suggestions can be used in live applications as well as for studio recording 29 0 Tutorials 1 5 5 Microphone Types Grand Piano AudioBox One and Two Owner s Manual Place one microphone above the high strings and one microphone above the low strings Experiment with distance the farther back the more room you will capture This technique can be used for live and studio applications f LS Electric Guitar messi Acoustic Guitar Place a dynamic microphone an inch or two away from the speaker of the guitar amplifier Experiment with exact location If you are recording an amp with multiple speakers experiment with each one to see if one sounds better than the others Place a condenser microphone approximately six feet away pointed at the amp Experiment with distance Also experiment with inverting the phase of the room microphone to check for phas
75. ution 2 2 Hookup 2 Rear Panel Connections Owner s Manual AudioBox One and Two Main Output Knob This knob controls the signal level for the Main outputs on the back of the interface Power LED This LED illuminates in blue when the interface is properly powered and synced to a connection on you computer or iPad Please Note If your AudioBox interface isn t properly synced the LED will continue flashing blue until proper synchronization is achieved 22 Rear Panel Connections PC MAC POWER PC MAC POWER PC MAC POWER Kensington Security Slot This connector can be used with a Kensington style security lock to protect your AudioBox One or Two from possible theft USB 2 0 Power Port This is for connecting your interface to an available USB port on your computer with the included USB cable Because the AudioBox One and Two are bus powered via this connection they don t require an external power supply This port also provides power to the interface when used with an iPad Simply use the included USB cable connected to a compatible 5V 2 1A 2 100 mA USB power supply such as the one from an iPad Power User Tip AudioBox One and Two are compatible with all USB 2 0 and 3 0 ports Device Port This lets you use an Apple compatible 30 pin or Lightning to USB cable to connect your AudioBox to an iPad when recording and playing back from audio applications We recommend using the cable

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