PreSonus HP60 Manual
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FEATURES
The PreSonus HP60 is the most flexible and advanced headphone mixing system designed for the professional and project recording studio. The HP60 features dual stereo inputs and external input for each channel -- allowing the user to mix between three stereo audio streams (mix A, mix B & external input). Stereo output is also available on each channel to send line level headphone channel mixes to additional headphone amplifiers or monitor systems. Each channel features headphone level, mix between A and B inputs, external input volume, mute and mono. The HP60 also features talkback via external XLR microphone. The HP60 is the ultimate headphone amplification system delivering loud and clear headphone mixes for real- world recording situations.
Summary of features:
Six independent ultra-low noise and high output headphone amplifiers
Two sets of stereo inputs (A and B) with balanced TRS connectors
Stereo external input point on each channel for more me control
Mix control between inputs A and B on each channel
Talkback with external XLR microphone
Direct stereo line output on each channel
Mute and mono buttons on each channel
QUICK START GUIDE
The goal of the HP60 Quick-Start guide is to help get your HP60 connected to your system as quickly as possible. The following step-by-step instructions are based on a common studio environment. Your actual setup may change based on your needs and applications.
1) Turn every knob on the HP60s front panel completely counterclockwise (left). 2) Connect the included IEC power cable to the HP60s power input connector and to the appropriate wall socket. 3) Flip the power switch to the ON position (| down = on).
Mix A, Mix B & Talkback Mic Connection and Level Adjustment
4) Connect your DAW (digital audio workstation) or Mixer Main Outputs to the Left and Right TRS inputs of Input A on the back of your HP60.
5) Connect your DAW or Mixer auxiliary outputs (monitor mix / click track) to the Left and Right TRS inputs of Input B on the back of your HP60.
6) Connect an XLR dynamic microphone to the MIC input on the back of your HP60.
7) Connect a pair of headphones to the Phones 1 output and turn its Level knob up to the 12 oclock position.
8) Play a CD, session or other audio type typical to your studio through the source of Input A (DAW or Mixer Outputs) and begin turning up the Input A knob until your headphones are slightly above a comfortable / desired level.
9) Turn the Channel 1 Mix knob fully clockwise (right). Repeat steps 7 & 8 for Input B and the Talkback Microphone (You will need to press Talk when setting mic level).
10) For each of the headphone channels, connect the artists instrument direct out from your DAW or Mixer to the Stereo Ext. In connection on their respective channels.
(For Example: If a vocalist is on headphone channel 5, take the direct output of their vocals from your DAW or Mixer and connect it to the channel 5 Stereo Ext. In. Likewise, if a guitar player is on headphone channel 2, take the direct output of their guitar from your DAW or Mixer and connect it to the channel 2 Stereo Ext. In.)
11) If you have additional headphone amplification or monitoring systems or need a copy of your mixes for any reason, connect a stereo TRS plug to the Stereo Out connections of the mixes being copied and to the input of your additional system.
12) Connect headphones to the six Phones outputs on the front of your HP60.
Adjusting the HP60 for the Optimum Listening Level?
A common situation when setting up monitor mixes is when an artists headphones are turned all the way up and they still feel they dont have enough level. If you turn up the Input A/B source, the other headphones will need to be turned down or remixed. So, what do you do?
By pre-setting the Input level to be loud enough at the 12 oclock position (step 7), you ensure if an artist needs more level, you will have plenty of room to compensate for their needs. This also gives you a good, generic point to which you can set an artists headphone level before learning their desired listening volume.
An alternate method is to set the HP60 to reach its maximum attainable volume. To do this, repeat steps 7-9 with the headphone level fully clockwise. Instead of paying attention to the volume of the headphones, turn the Input level up until just before the signal distorts. This means if an artist needs more volume, you can politely tell them you are already maxed out.
FRONT PANEL LAYOUT
The front panel of the HP60 is divided into two sections: the Master Input Controls and the six numbered Headphone Channel Controls.
Master Input Controls
Input A & Input B. These knobs control the input levels of the Input A and Input B (Mix A & Mix B) inputs on the rear of the chassis into the HP60. These two mixes can be separately mixed together on each headphone output channel.
Talkback Level. This knob controls the input level of the external XLR dynamic microphone connected to the MIC input on the rear of the chassis.
Talk. When the Talk button is pressed, the Talkback microphone input is activated. This is a momentary type switch the microphone is ON only while the button is pressed. An external foot pedal connected to the External Control input on the rear of the chassis can also be used to activate the Talkback microphone.
Headphone Channels: Level Control
Ext In. The external in knob controls the input level and amount of the Stereo Ext. In on the rear of the chassis for the channel.
Mono. When the Mono button is pressed, the Stereo Ext. In will act as a mono input summing the signals from the TIP and the RING of the connection.
Mix. The Mix knob controls the amount of each of the two mixes A & B for the channel. As the knob is turned counterclockwise (left), the amount of Mix A increases, and the amount of Mix B decreases. As the knob is turned clockwise (right), the amount of Mix A decreases, and the amount of Mix B increases. With the Mix knob in the 12 oclock position, an equal amount of Mix A and Mix B is sent to the channels headphones.
Mute. When the Mute button is pressed, both Mixes are muted for the channel. This is most commonly used as a type of Solo for the external stereo input.
Level. The Level knob controls the volume level of the channels Phones output.
Phones. This is the channels stereo headphone output.
BACK PANEL LAYOUT
The back panel of the HP60 is divided into four sections: Power, the six numbered Headphone Channels, Talkback and Inputs A & B.
Power
Power. The Power switch turns the HP60 on and off. The | down is the ON position.
IEC Power Input. The HP60s power input connection accepts a standard IEC plug and is rated for either 100-120 VAC or 220-230 VAC, depending upon the country it is purchased in. Please check with your local retailer or dealer if you have any questions concerning the input voltage of your HP60s power supply.
Headphone Channels: Rear Connections
Stereo Ext. In. The Stereo External In jack accepts a stereo TRS plug and is used for connecting a third, channel-specific Mix. This is commonly used for a direct input of the artists instrument allowing the channels Ext. In knob to act as a more me control.
Stereo Out. The Stereo Out jack carries a line-level copy of the channels headphone mix and is commonly used for connecting to additional headphone amplification systems, an additional monitor mixer or even a recording system. The Stereo Out level is not affected by the channels Level knob.
Talkback
External Control. The External Control jack accepts a TS plug and is used for connecting a footswitch to control the ON / OFF toggle of the External Mic.
MIC. The MIC input accepts a balanced XLR input and is used for connecting a dynamic microphone to be used as the talkback microphone with the HP60s Talkback Communication System.
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS
Mix Inputs
Left (mono). The Left jack accepts a balanced TRS plug and is used for the left input of the stereo pair. This jack should be used alone when connecting a mono source as the Mixs Input.
Right. The Right jack accepts a balanced TRS plug and is used for the right input of the stereo pair carrying the Mixs signal.
SPECIFICATIONS
Audio Inputs
Dynamic Microphone Input
Type : XLR Female Balanced
Input Impedance : 1200Ω
Maximum Gain : 50dB
Maximum Input Level : -10dBu
Frequency Response . : 10Hz to 40kHz, ±1dB
Input A & Input B (Left & Right)
Type : ¼” TRS Balanced
Input Impedance : 10kΩ
Gain Range : -96 to +10dB
External Inputs 1‐6
Type : ¼” TRS Stereo Unbalanced
Input Impedance : 10kΩ
Gain Range : -96 to +10dB
Audio Outputs
Headphone Outputs 1‐6
Type : ¼” TRS Active Stereo
Maximum Output : 150mW/channel @ 60Ω Load
THD+N : ≤ 0.05% (150mW/channel @ 60Ω Load)
Frequency Response : 10Hz – 70kHz, ± 1dB
Stereo Outputs 1‐6
Type : ¼” TRS Stereo Unbalanced
Output Impedance . : 50Ω
Internal Linear Power Supply
Type : IEC
Input Voltage Range : 100-120 VAC or 220-230 VAC (factory set)
Power Requirements (continuous) : 30 Watts
Physical
Package Type : 1U Steel and Aluminum Chassis
Dimensions : 19" (W) x 1.75" (H) x 5.5" (D) (48.26cm x 4.45cm x 13.97cm)
Weight : Approximately 5 lbs.
