Irmo, SC, United States
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The PreSonus Central Station Plus Studio Control Center is the ultimate monitoring and communications system for recording studios. Featuring talkback, speaker switching, input-source switching, two loud clear headphone amplifiers, and a pair of line-level Cue and Main outputs to feed a headphone-distribution system, it is the centerpiece of your studio!
The PreSonus Central Station Plus Studio Control Center is designed to be the professional’s choice for monitor control. You need to be able to switch between multiple sets of monitors and hear what your mix sounds like with and without a subwoofer. You want to be able to switch between multiple analog and digital sources. And you want to do it without sacrificing clarity and transparency. Meet the PreSonus Central Station PLUS, the professional’s choice for monitor control.
A Variety of Connections for All of Your Sources and DestinationsWith PreSonus Central Station, you can easily switch between three sets of stereo, analog input sources and one stereo digital input source. The digital inputs provide up to 24-bit, 192 kHz digital-to-analog conversion, and the converters deliver more than 115 dB of dynamic range. The PreSonus Central Station will automatically detect and lock to the sampling rate of the source device. You can audition these sources with up to three pairs of speakers, with individual trim pots for each speaker. You also get two screaming-loud headphone amplifiers with individual level controls. If two sets of cans aren’t enough, simply connect the line-level cue outputs to a headphone distribution system—say, a PreSonus® HP2, HP4, or HP60. And because the PreSonus Central Station is a 1U rack-mount device, with only one multi-conductor cable running to the remote control on your desktop, all of the cabling is in the back of your rack, where it belongs.
Pure, Audiophile-Quality SoundThe pros know that for critical listening, a monitor-control system must be as sonically transparent as possible. That’s why PreSonus gave the Central Station an audiophile-quality, passive signal path, with no op-amps or ICs, and they equipped the S/PDIF inputs with high-definition, 24-bit, 192 kHz D/A converters. The PreSonus Central Station uses the highest-quality passive components, including military-grade, 1% tolerance, metal-film resistors; multi-element potentiometers; and durable connectors to deliver the highest sonic performance. This ensures the most transparent signal path and maximizes dynamic range, frequency response, and headroom while minimizing noise and coloration.
A Wealth of Features Gives You a Complete Monitoring SolutionPreSonus has included plenty of extras to make your studio work easy and efficient. Talk to the musicians over the headphone and cue buses using the onboard talkback microphone or connect a dynamic mic to the XLR talkback input. Use a footswitch for hands-free talkback operation. A Mono switch sums the stereo source so you can check for phase problems, and Dim and Mute switches let you reduce or mute the speaker outputs without changing the referenced position on your main level knob. To top it off, the included CSR-1 remote control lets you manage it all from your desktop. With its combination of I/O, audio quality, and features, it’s no surprise that the PreSonus Central Station PLUS is indeed the professional’s choice for monitor control.
PreSonus Central Station Plus Studio Control Center Features
General Features
3 sets of stereo analog inputs let you switch between sources
2 sets of S/PDIF digital inputs (coax and optical)
3 sets of stereo speaker outputs with:
Speaker Select switches
Recessed trim pot for each speaker output
Cue Section With:
Input-select switch
Output-level control
Main Section With:
Input-select switch
Aux-input level control
Output-level control
Mute, Dim (-20 dB), and Mono switches
2 Headphone Outputs, Each With:
Dual-function volume controls
Main-Cue input switches
Passive audio path: no op amps or IC's in main audio path
Onboard talkback microphone
Talkback microphone input w/level control (feeds headphone and cue outputs)
Dual 30-segment, fast-acting, peak-hold LED metering (dBu and dBfs) with:
Clear Peak switch
Calibrate to match DAW or other audio device
Footswitch jack for hands-free talkback operation
Included Control Station Remote (CSR-1) provides remote control of:
Main Volume
Input select
Output select
Talkback
Mute
Dim
Mono
Input/Output
4 balanced ¼" analog line inputs (2 L/R pairs)
2 unbalanced RCA analog line inputs (L/R pair)
1 stereo S/PDIF optical (TOSLINK) digital input
1 stereo S/PDIF coax (RCA) digital input
1 balanced XLR talkback-microphone input
6 balanced ¼", line-level speaker outputs (3 L/R pairs) w/separate, passive volume controls
2 balanced ¼", line-level Main outputs (1 L/R pair) with source selection
2 balanced ¼", line-level Cue outputs (1 L/R pair) with volume control and source selection
2 stereo ¼" headphone jacks w/dual-function volume controls and Main-Cue input switches
1 DB15 port for optional Control Station Remote (CSR-1)
Digitalia
S/PDIF coax and optical digital inputs
High-definition, 24-bit, 192 kHz D/A converters (115 dBu dynamic range)
Physical
1U 19" rack-mountable, rugged steel chassis
External AC power supply
CSR-1 Remote
Remote-control all functions of Central Station, including:
Input switching
Speaker selection
Main volume
Talkback system
Onboard electret condenser talkback microphone
Talk button (momentary switch) for talkback system
Active light shows when CSR-1 is controlling main volume
Connects with a proprietary DB15 cable (included)
Keep desktop neat and clutter-free
PreSonus Central Station Plus Studio Control Center Specifications
Audio Inputs:
TRS 1 & 2:
Type: ¼" TRS Passive-Balanced
Input Impedance: 2-5 kO (Speaker Load and Trim Level Dependent)
S/N Ratio: > 140 dB
THD+N: < 0.0005% (1 kHz @ 0 dBu)
Frequency Response: > 1 MHz
AUX:
Type: RCA Active-Unbalanced
Input Impedance: 8 kO
S/N Ratio: > 115 dB (1 kHz @ 0 dBu, Unity Gain)
THD+N: < 0.002% (1 kHz @ 0 dBu, Unity Gain)
Frequency Response: 10 Hz-50 kHz, -0.5 dB
Gain Range: -90 dB to +20 dB
S/PDIF:
Types: RCA 75O Coax and Toslink Optical
Dynamic Range: 117 dB
THD+N: 0.0025% (1 kHz @ -1 dBfs)
Maximum Output: +18 dBu (Active-Balanced)
Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Physical:
Main Chassis:
Package Type: 1U Steel Chassis
Dimensions: 19 (W) x 1.75 (H) x 6.25 (D) inches
Weight: 5.0 lbs
External Power Supply (Factory Configured):
Package Type: Molded Plastic
Dimensions: 2.5 (W) X 2.3 (H) X 4.0 (D) inches
Weight: 2.5 lbs
Input Meters:
Type: Dual 30 Segment LED w/ Peak Hold
Range: -48 dB to +18 dB (-66 dBfs to 0 dBfs)
Accuracy: > 0.25 dB
Frequency Range: 10 Hz-22 kHz
Calibrate Range: ±18 dB
Audio Outputs:
Speakers:
Type: ¼" TRS Passive-Balanced
Type-Mono Activated: ¼" TRS Active-Impedance Balanced
Trim Range: -90 dB to 0 dB
Main Level Range: -90 dB to 0 dB
Dim Attenuation: -30 dB
Main:
Type: ¼" TRS Active-Balanced
Output Impedance: 51O
THD+N: < 0.0025%
Frequency Response: 10 Hz-50 kHz, -0.5dB
Cue:
Type: ¼" TRS Active-Impedance Balanced
Output Impedance: 51O
THD+N: Less than 0.003% (1 kHz @ 0 dBu)
Frequency Response: 10 Hz-50 kHz, -0.5 dB
Gain Range: -90 dB to 0 dB
Dim Attenuation: -30 dB (Talkback Activated)
Headphones:
Type: ¼" TRS Active Stereo
Maximum Output: 150 mW/Channel @ 60O Load
THD+N: 0.015% (150 mW/Channel @ 60O Load)
Frequency Response: 10 Hz-50 kHz, +1 dB
Talkback:
Dynamic Microphone Input:
Type: XLR Female Balanced
Input Impedance: 2400O
Internal Microphone:
Type: Electret Condenser
Sensitivity: -42 dB
Mic Preamp:
Gain Range: 15-55 dB
Power Supply:
Type: External A.C. Transformer/Internal Linear
Power Consumption: 40 VA
CSR-1 Control Station Remote:
Dimensions: 5.25 (W) x 5.75 (H) x 2.38 (D) inches
Weight: 1.25 lbs.
Cable: 12-foot DB15M to DB15M (Male-Male)
PreSonus Central Station Plus Studio Control Center Includes
1 x PreSonus Central Station Plus Studio Control Center
1 x PreSonus Central Station Power Supply
1 x CSR-1 Central Station Remote
1 x CSR003 3 Meter Cable for CSR-1
1 Year Warranty
Price$649.99
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