User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1 Overview
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 What is in the Box
- 1.3 What is in your MyPreSonus account
- 1.3.1 Step 1: Register Revelator
- 1.3.2 Step 2: Download and Install Universal Control
- 1.3.3 Step 3: Download and Install Studio One Artist (Optional)
- 1.3.4 Step 4: Download and Install Studio Magic (Optional)
- 2 Connections and Controls
- 2.1 Basic hookup
- 2.2 Standalone controls
- 2.2.1 Setting the Microphone Level
- 2.2.2 Setting Headphone level
- 2.2.3 Setting Monitor level
- 2.2.4 Selecting Presets
- 3 Universal Control
- 3.1 The Launch Window
- 3.1.1 Launch Window Menu Items
- 3.2 Using Your Revelator with Popular Applications
- 3.2.1 Using Revelator for System Audio
- 3.2.2 Using Revelator for Skype
- 3.2.3 Using Revelator for Zoom
- 3.2.4 Using Revelator for Google Meets
- 3.2.5 Using Revelator for OBS
- 3.2.6 Using Revelator on Chromebook
- 3.2.7 Using Revelator with Zoom on Chromebook
- 3.2.8 Using Revelator with Google Meet on Chromebook
- 3.2.9 Using Revelator with iOS/iPadOS devices
- 3.2.10 Using Revelator with Android devices
- 4 Presets, Fat Channel, and Voice Effects
- 4.1 Preset Management
- 4.1.1 Changing Preset Button Slots
- 4.1.2 Storing New Presets
- 4.2 Fat Channel and Voice FX
- 4.2.1 High Pass Filter (HPF)
- 4.2.2 Gate
- 4.2.3 Compressor (Comp)
- 4.2.4 Equalizer (EQ)
- 4.2.5 Limiter
- 4.2.6 Voice FX
- 4.3 Reverb
- 5 Mixing and Loopback Audio
- 5.1 What is Loopback Audio?
- 5.2 Mixer Controls
- 5.2.1 Microphone Channel Controls
- 5.2.2 Mixer Channel Controls
- 5.2.3 Main Output Controls and Mix Selection
- 5.3 Feedback Loops are Bad
- 6 Advanced Features and Customization Tools
- 6.1 Settings Menu
- 6.2 Advanced Fat Channel and Voice Effects Controls
- 6.2.1 High Pass Filter
- 6.2.2 Noise Gate
- 6.2.3 Compressor
- 6.2.4 Changing the Signal Chain
- 6.2.5 Equalizer
- 6.2.6 Limiter
- 6.2.7 Voice FX
- 7 Studio One Artist Quick Start Guide
- 7.1 Installation and Authorization
- 7.2 Setting Up Studio One
- 7.2.1 Configuring Audio Devices
- 7.2.2 Configuring MIDI Devices
- 7.3 Creating a New Song
- 7.3.1 Configuring Your I/O
- 7.3.2 Creating Audio and Instrument Tracks
- 7.3.3 Recording an Audio Track
- 7.3.4 Adding Virtual Instruments and Effects
- 8 Resources
- 8.1 Gain Staging 101: Begin at the Beginning
- 8.2 Microphone Tips and Tricks
- 8.2.1 Handling Noise
- 8.2.2 How Close is Too Close?
- 8.2.3 Problematic Pronunciation
- 8.2.4 Putting it All Together
- 8.2.5 Removing Revelator from its Base
- 8.3 Technical Specifications
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3 Universal Control
3.1 The Launch Window
Revelator
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3 Universal Control
The Revelator is so much more than a great-sounding USB
microphone, and the secret to its advanced features and
mixing capability is unlocked with Universal Control.
Before proceeding, please make sure you have followed the instructions in
Section 1.3.2 and have downloaded and installed Universal Control.
3.1 The Launch Window
Get ready for lift off! When Universal Control is launched, you will see the Launch
window. From this window, you can manage all the driver settings for your Revelator.
1. Sample Rate. Changes the sample rate. You can set the sample rate
to 44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96 kHz. (With Multi Mode on macOS, the sample
rate is limited to 44.1 and 48kHz.) A higher sample rate will increase
the fidelity of the recording, but will also increase the file size and the
amount of system resources necessary to process the audio.
Power User Tip: For most applications, leaving this setting on 48 kHz will yield the
best results with the least amount of hassle.
2. Block Size (Windows only). Sets the buffer size. From this menu, you can set the
buffer size from 64 to 8,192 samples. Lowering the buffer size will lower latency,
which is the amount of time it takes for your audio to go from Revelator to the
computer and back to your ears; however, this will also increase performance
demands on your computer. In general, you will want to set the buffer size as low
as your system can safely support. If you begin to hear pops, clicks, or distortion
in your audio path, try raising the buffer size. When adjusting the block size,
the Safe mode will automatically change to provide the best performance.
Power User Tip: Your Revelator features built-in zero-latency monitoring so you can
leave your Block Size high and the performance demands on your computer low. In
general, you can use the default block size, but if you’re using an older computer that
is having trouble keeping up, go ahead and raise this setting. Experiment to find
what works best for you!