User Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1 Overview
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 About This Manual
- 1.3 What is in the Box
- 1.4 What is in your My PreSonus Account
- 2 Getting Started
- 2.1 Level-Setting Procedure
- 3 Hookup
- 3.1 Connections and Controls
- 3.1.1 Inputs
- 3.1.2 Outputs
- 3.1.3 Rear Panel Connections
- 3.2 Channel Controls
- 3.2.1 Digital Returns
- 3.3 The Super Channel
- 3.3.1 Pairing a Bluetooth Device
- 3.4 Aux Buses
- 3.4.1 Monitor Bus Controls
- 3.4.2 Creating Monitor Mixes
- 3.5 Internal FX Bus
- 3.5.1 Effects Presets
- 3.5.2 Internal FX Bus Return
- 3.5.3 Creating Internal Effects Mixes
- 3.5.4 Using an External Effects Processor
- 3.6 Master Section Controls
- 3.6.1 Control Room Levels
- 3.7 Typical Band Setup Diagram
- 3.8 Typical Home Studio Setup Diagram
- 4 SD Recording and Playback
- 4.1 SD Recording
- 4.2 SD Playback
- 5 Connecting to a Computer
- 5.1 Installation for Windows
- 5.1.1 Universal Control (Windows only)
- 5.1.2 Loopback Recording (Windows only)
- 5.1.3 Using the StudioLive for System Sound
- 5.2 Installation for macOS
- 5.2.1 Using the StudioLive for System Sound
- 5.3 Using the StudioLive with Popular Audio Applications
- 5.4 Digital Sends and Returns
- 5.4.1 Digital Sends
- 5.4.2 Digital Returns
- 6 Capture 2
- 6.1 Installation Instructions
- 6.1.1 macOS
- 6.1.2 Windows
- 6.2 Start Page
- 6.2.1 Tagging and Organizing a Session
- 6.2.2 Creating a Session
- 6.2.3 Open a Session
- 6.2.4 Audio Device and Sample Rate
- 6.2.5 Options Menu
- 6.3 The Session Page
- 6.3.1 Track Column
- 6.3.2 Transport
- 6.3.3 Time Display
- 6.3.4 Timeline Ruler
- 6.3.5 Navigating the Session
- 6.3.6 Editing Tools
- 6.3.7 Meter Bridge
- 6.3.8 Markers and the Marker List
- 6.4 Recording a Session in Capture
- 6.5 Importing and Exporting Audio Files
- 6.5.1 Importing Audio Files into Capture
- 6.5.2 Export Audio Files
- 6.6 Mixing Your Capture Sessions
- 6.6.1 Exporting Your Final Mix to an Audio File
- 6.6.2 Mixing a Capture 2 Session in Studio One
- 6.6.3 Mixing a Capture 2 Session in a Different Recording Application
- 6.7 Capture 2 Key Commands
- 7 Studio One Artist Quick Start
- 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 MIDI Tracks
- 7.3.3 Recording an Audio Track
- 7.3.4 Adding Virtual Instruments and Effects
- 8 Resources
- 8.1 EQ Frequency Guides
- 8.2 Block Diagrams
- 8.2.1 StudioLive AR16c, and AR12c Block Diagram
- 8.2.2 StudioLive AR8c Block Diagram
- 8.3 Recall Sheets
- 8.3.1 AR16c and AR12c Recall Sheet
- 8.3.2 AR8c Recall Sheet
- 8.4 Technical Specifications
- 9 Troubleshooting
- 9.1 Troubleshooting
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5 Connecting to a Computer
5.4 Digital Sends and Returns
StudioLive
™
ARc Series
Owner’s Manual
Avid Pro Tools 9+
1. Launch Pro Tools.
2. Got to Setup | Hardware and select PreSonus StudioLive
ARc from the Peripherals list. Click OK.
3. Go to Setup | Playback Engine and select PreSonus FireStudio
from the menu at the top of the window. Click OK.
Cakewalk Sonar 6+
1. Launch Sonar.
2. Go to Options | Audio... and click on the Advanced tab.
3. Change the Driver Mode to “ASIO.”
4. Click the “OK” button.
5. Restart Sonar.
6. Go to Options | Audio... and click on the Drivers tab.
7. Highlight all input and output drivers beginning with “PreSonus StudioLive ARc.”
8. Go to Options | Audio... and click on the General tab.
9. Set the Playback Timing Master to “PreSonus StudioLive ARc ... DAW Out 1.”
10. Set the Recording Timing Master to “PreSonus StudioLive ARc ... Mic/Inst 1.”
5.4 Digital Sends and Returns
When using the StudioLive as an audio interface, it is important to
understand the terms “digital send” and “digital return.” Because the
audio interface in the StudioLive is completely integrated with the other
functions of the mixer, the USB I/O is designed to work as an independent
bus. You can route (send) signals from other buses to the USB bus, and its
output (return) signal is hard-coded to designated mixer channels.
The StudioLive AR8c has 8 available sends and 4 returns.
The StudioLive AR12c has 14 available sends and 4 returns.
The StudioLive AR16c has 18 available sends and 4 returns.
5.4.1 Digital Sends
Each Mono and Stereo channel on the StudioLive ARc-series mixer has its own
digital send. This allows you to record every channel input on its own track in
Capture, Studio One Artist, or your favorite Core Audio and ASIO audio application.
The Main bus also features its own digital send on the final pair of
digital sends (AR8c: 7/8, AR12c: 13/14, and AR16c: 17/18).
Note: In Windows, these sends are the second to the last pair. The last pair of driver
inputs are reserved for loopback functionality. See Section 5.1.2 for more information.
The Main bus can also be recorded on the first two digital sends by engaging the USB
send 1/2 button on your StudioLive ARc-series mixer. When this
button is engaged, Channels 1 and 2 cannot be recorded
independently, but they will be recorded as part of the Main Mix.
This is a great option for recording rehearsals and podcasts.