User Manual

Table of Contents
1 Overview — 1
1.1 Introduction — 1
1.2 About This Manual — 1
1.3 Features — 1
1.4 What is in the Box — 2
1.5 What You Will Need — 3
2 Getting Started — 4
2.1 Step 1: Register Your StudioLive Series III
Rackmount Mixer — 4
2.2 Step 2: Add a Control Device — 5
2.2.1 Wired LAN Networking (Ethernet) — 5
2.2.2 Wired to a Computer (USB) — 6
2.3 Step 3: Update Firmware — 6
2.3.1 Direct Updating over the Internet — 6
2.3.2 Manual Firmware Updates — 7
2.4 Step 4: Set Up an AVB Network — 8
3 Hookup — 9
3.1 Front Panel — 9
3.2 Rear Panel — 10
4 Connecting Your
Audio System — 12
4.1 Level Setting Procedure — 12
4.2 Typical Setup Diagrams — 14
4.2.1 Typical Band Setup
(StudioLive 32R) — 14
4.2.2 Typical Band Setup
(StudioLive 16R) — 15
4.2.3 Typical Church Setup
(StudioLive 32R) — 16
4.2.4 Typical Church Setup
(StudioLive 16R) — 17
5 Resources — 18
5.1 Stereo Microphone Placement — 18
5.2 Compression Setting Suggestions — 21
5.3 EQ Frequency Guides — 23
5.4 EQ Setting Suggestions — 24
5.5 Technical Specifications — 26
5.6 StudioLive Series III Rackmount Mixer
Block Diagrams — 27
6 Warranty — 28
6.1 Warranty Information — 28