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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The Monitor Station Remote enhances the features of the FireStudio and its Control Console software. You will need a FireStudio and a computer meeting the minimum system requirements of the FireStudio:

Windows

OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home or Professional (Service Pack 1 or later).

Computer: Windows compatible computer with FireWire 400 port (IEEE 1394a).

CPU/Clock: Pentium/Athlon 1.6 GHz or faster.

Memory (RAM): 512 MB (1GB+ recommended).

Monitor / Display: 1024 x 768 pixels or greater.

Macintosh

OS: Mac OS X v10.4.x

Computer: Apple Macintosh series with FireWire 400 port (IEEE 1394a).

CPU/Clock: PowerPC G4/Dual 1GHz or faster; All Intel-based Mac models.

Memory (RAM): 512 MB (1GB+ recommended).

Monitor / Display: 1024 x 768 pixels or greater.

INSTALLATION GUIDE

Quick Start Guide

The Monitor Station Remote Installation disc included with the Monitor Station Remote is the same installation disc included with the FireStudio. (These installation files are also downloadable from our Web site at www.PreSonus.com.)

Before connecting the Monitor Station Remote to the FireStudio, you must install the latest drivers and software for the FireStudio. It is very likely you already completed these steps during the FireStudio installation. If you meet the following conditions, you can skip to Hardware Installation and begin using the Monitor Station Remote:

You have already installed the FireStudio.

The version number of the FireStudio Installation Drivers disc used to install the FireStudio is current with or later than the version number of the Monitor Station Remote Installation disc included with the Monitor Station Remote.

The FireStudio Control Console Hardware Settings tab includes a section labeled MSR Settings.

Hardware Installation

1) Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet cable to the Remote Control Input jack on the FireStudios rear panel.

2) Connect the other end of the supplied Ethernet cable to the Remote input jack on the Monitor Station Remotes rear panel. The lights on the Monitor Station Remote should flash during this step.

3) See 3 Sample Hookup Diagrams for help with the speaker connections.

Software and Hardware Installation

IMPORTANT: If you are installing the FireStudio and Monitor Station Remote concurrently, do not use the FireStudio Installation Drivers Disc v1.0.1. Otherwise, completely uninstall the prior installation and use only the FireStudio Control Console software installed with the Monitor Station Remote Installation Disc via the steps below.

Before connecting the Monitor Station Remote to the FireStudio, insert the Monitor Station Remote Installation Disc into the computer and follow these instructions to install updated FireStudio drivers and software:

Windows Software Installation

1) Browse the disc and run FireStudio_MSR_Installer.exe. 2) Run Firmware Updater from the Start Menu folder, PreSonus Drivers.

Macintosh Software Installation

1) Browse the disc and run FireStudio Installer.pkg.

2) Run FireStudio Firmware Updater from the Applications folder.

3) Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet cable to the Remote Control Input connection on the FireStudios rear panel.

4) Connect the other end of the supplied Ethernet cable to the Remote input connection on the Monitor Station Remotes rear panel. The lights on the Monitor Station Remote should flash during this step.

5) See 3 Sample Hookup Diagrams for help with speaker connections.

PANEL LAYOUT AND OPERATION

Top Panel

Headphone Control Knobs

1. Phones 2 Controls headphone 2 output volume.

2. Phones 3 Controls headphone 3 output volume. Surround Control Buttons (Surround mode only) Pressing an active Surround Control button will deactivate it.

3. L (De)Activates Left front speaker (output 1).

4. C (De)Activates Center front speaker (output 5).

5. R (De)Activates Right front speaker (output 2).

6. Ls (De)Activates Left surround speaker (output 3).

7. SUB/LFE (De)Activates Subwoofer/Low Frequency Effects speaker (output 6).

8. Rs (De)Activates Right surround speaker (output 4). Monitor Source Selection Buttons (Track & Mix modes)

9. SPDIF Routes the S/PDIF input to active Speaker outputs on the FireStudio.

10. Main Gives the FireStudio Control Console control of the active Speakers source.

11. Aux Routes DAW Aux input to active Speaker outputs on the FireStudio.

Monitor Mode Selection Buttons

12. Track Puts the FireStudio in Track mode. The FireStudio outputs are controlled by the FireStudio Control Console, allowing up to nine stereo mixes out of the FireStudios outputs.

13. Mix Puts the FireStudio in Mix mode. General purpose outputs 5-8 and Main Outs L/R are reserved for Stereo Speaker Sets A, B & C and are disabled in the FireStudio Control Console. All other outputs are controlled by the FireStudio Control Console as in Track mode.

14. Surrnd Puts the FireStudio in Surround mode. General purpose outputs 1-6 and Main Outs L/R (see 1.5.3) are reserved for Surround Speaker Control and are disabled in the FireStudio Control Console. All other outputs are controlled by the FireStudio Control Console as in Track mode.

Stereo Control Assignment Buttons (Mix mode only)

15. Stereo A Activates speaker set A (Main Outs L/R) and deactivates Speaker set B.

16. Stereo B Activates speaker set B (outputs 7/8) and deactivates Speaker set A.

17. Stereo C (De)Activates speaker set C (outputs 5/6).

Master Controls

18. Mono Switches Main Outs from stereo to a mono sum (Track & Mix modes).

19. Mute Mutes all active speakers.

20. Dim Attenuates (reduces) the volume of all active speakers by -20dB.

21. Extrnl Mic (De)Activates the external microphone XLR input on the Monitor Station Remote and deactivates the internal talkback level knob & microphone.

22. Talk (De)Activates talkback microphone. Momentary talkback activation - Pressing and holding the Talk button will activate the talkback microphone only while the Talk button is depressed.

Latching the talkback mic - Pressing the Talk button and immediately releasing it will activate the talkback microphone until the Talk button is pressed again.

23. Main Volume Controls the volume of active speaker set. The Monitor Station Remote Main Volume control overrides the FireStudios Main Level knob.

24. Talkback Level Controls the volume level of the active talkback microphone.

25. Microphone Internal talkback microphone.

Rear Panel

a. Ext Mic Connects a dynamic microphone for use as an external talkback mic. b. Remote Connects the Monitor Station Remote and FireStudio via the included standard Ethernet cable (Cat5/RJ45). c. Phones 3 Stereo output for headphone 3. d. Phones 2 Stereo output for headphone 2. e. Security Lock Connects a lock system to the Monitor Station Remote.

FireStudio Control Console

1. Copy 1/2 to main L/R in surround mode Copies Daw 1 & Daw 2 output streams to Main Out L/R when in Surround mode. Disabling this option will mute the Main L/R outputs in surround mode. This enables you to use the surround speaker setups Left front and Right front speakers for stereo mixing in Track or Mix mode.

2. Talkback to Digital Outs Sends the talkback microphone to ADAT 1-8 and S/PDIF L/R outputs in addition to Analogue 1-8 and Phones 1-3.

• More detailed information concerning the FireStudio Control Console and its use can be found in the FireStudio Users Manual. The FireStudio Users Manual is downloadable from our Web site at www.PreSonus.com.

MONITOR MODES

TRACK MODE

Track mode is typically used during the tracking / recording stage of the project especially when the FireStudio Control Console is being used for creating mixes or for i/o routing.

Track mode allows the FireStudio Control Console to maintain full control over the FireStudios input and output routing.

The FireStudio Control Console Mixer* enables you to create and route up to nine zero-latency mixes; its Output Router Matrix enables you to route the FireStudios inputs directly to its outputs in virtually any configuration to suit a variety of applications.

Additional features to the FireStudio Control Console when set to Track mode include the Monitor Source, Master Controls and headphone outputs 2 & 3.

Monitor Source

Press the Monitor Source buttons on the Monitor Station Remote to change the source of the Main Outs when in Mix Mode.

Track mode offers three different source options:

S/PDIF Routes only the FireStudios S/PDIF input to the Active Outputs.

Main The FireStudio Control Console determines the source of the Active Outputs.

Auxiliary Routes only the FireStudios Auxiliary RCA inputs to the Active Outputs.

MIX MODE

As its name implies, Mix mode is typically used during the Mixing stage of the project especially when you have multiple sets of monitors to reference the mix on (i.e., Nearfields & Mains).

Mix mode enables the Stereo A, Stereo B & Stereo C Stereo Control buttons on the Monitor Station Remote and puts the FireStudio in Mix mode allowing you to toggle the output between different speaker sets.

General purpose outputs 5-8 are reserved for Stereo Control and are disabled in the FireStudio Control Console as shown in the screenshot image at left.

The Main Level control knob on the Monitor Station Remote controls the volume level of all active Speaker sets equally when the FireStudio is in Mix mode.

Outputs 1-4, Main L/R, ADAT, S/PDIF & Phones 1-3 function as in Track mode.

Monitor Source

Press the Monitor Source buttons on the Monitor Station Remote to change the source of the active stereo Speaker sets when in Mix Mode.

Mix mode offers three different source options:

S/PDIF Routes only the FireStudios S/PDIF input to the Active Outputs.

Main The FireStudio Control Console determines the source of the Active Outputs.

Auxiliary Routes only the FireStudios Auxiliary RCA inputs to the Active Outputs.

Stereo Control

Press the Stereo Control buttons on the Monitor Station Remote to toggle the active Stereo outputs between three sets of stereo outputs:

Stereo A Corresponds to the FireStudios Main Outs L/R.

Stereo B Corresponds to the FireStudios general purpose outputs 7/8.

Stereo C Corresponds to the FireStudios general purpose outputs 5/6. Stereo A and B cannot be on simultaneously. Stereo C can be on at all times in Mix mode. Typical use for Stereo A and B is nearfield reference monitors on Stereo A and larger studio monitors on Stereo B. Typical use for Stereo C is a subwoofer.

SURROUND MODE

As its name implies, Surround mode is typically used for Surround Sound Mixing sessions.

Surround mode enables the L, C, R, Ls, SUB/LFE & Rs Surround Control buttons on the Monitor Station Remote and puts the FireStudio in Surround mode.

General purpose outputs 1-6 and Main L/R are reserved for Surround Control and are disabled in the FireStudio Control Console as shown in the screenshot image at left output streams Daw 1 through Daw 6 route directly to general purpose outputs 1-6 & Main L/R.

The Main Level control knob on the Monitor Station Remote controls the volume level of all active Surround outputs equally when the FireStudio is in Surround mode.

Outputs 7/8, ADAT, S/PDIF & Phones 1-3 function as in Track mode.

Surround Control

Press the Surround Control buttons on the Monitor Station Remote to activate or deactivate the corresponding Surround speaker output when in Surround Mode:

L (Left front) Daw 1 output stream. Corresponds to general purpose output 1 and Main Out L (1.4.3)

C (Center front) Daw 5 output stream. Corresponds to general purpose output 5.

R (Right front) Daw 2 output stream Corresponds to general purpose output 2 and Main Out R (1.4.3).

Ls (Left surround) Daw 3 output stream. Corresponds to general purpose output 3

SUB/LFE (Subwoofer/Low Frequency Effects) Daw 6 output stream. Corresponds to general purpose output 6.

Rs (Right surround) Daw 4 output stream. Corresponds to general purpose output 4.

The Main Level control knob on the Monitor Station Remote controls the volume level of all active Surround outputs equally when the FireStudio is in Surround mode.

SAMPLE HOOKUP DIAGRAMS

STEREO RECORDING & MIXING ENVIRONMENT

• This setup is for studios mixing and tracking exclusively in stereo.

Connect nearfield reference monitors to Main Outs L/R (Speaker A). Connect larger studio mains (or another set of reference monitors) to general purpose outputs 7/8 (Speaker B). Connect a subwoofer to general purpose outputs 5/6 (Speaker C).

Connect external stereo devices such as a CD/Cassette deck or Stereo to the FireStudio S/PDIF input. Connect devices such as a portable mp3 player to the Auxiliary RCA input.

Connect headphone distribution amplifiers, such as the HP4, to general purpose outputs 1/2 & 3/4 for use with the FireStudio Control Console Mixer.

If you need more dedicated headphone outputs for monitor mixes, you can:

1. Use Phones 1 on the front of the FireStudio.

2. Use Phones 2 & 3 on the Monitor Station Remote.

3. Connect a DigiMax FS via ADAT for more routing options. (see 3.3) ** The speaker configuration is not limited to the sample hookup diagrams presented here.

The hookup diagrams in this manual are meant to assist you not to restrict you. For example, if you have speakers with S/PDIF input or a 2.1 stereo speaker setup with internal crossovers and subwoofer level, then the setup will vary accordingly.

Please consult the hardware users manuals for more information in cases such as this.

STEREO AND SURROUND MIXING ENVIRONMENT

This setup is for studios dedicated to stereo and surround mixing. Any possible tracking sessions use Phones 1, 2 or 3 or do not require dedicated headphone monitor mixes.

Connect Surround L/R Front monitors doubling as stereo nearfield reference monitors to FireStudio Main Outs L/R (Speaker A). Connect dedicated Surround L/R Front monitors to general purpose outputs 1/2 and dedicated nearfield reference monitors to Main Outs L/R. Connect larger studio mains (or another set of reference monitors) to general purpose outputs 7/8 (Speaker B).

Be sure to uncheck Copy 1/2 to main L/R in surround mode in the FireStudio Control Console MSR Settings when using dedicated Surround & Stereo L/R monitors.

Connect Surround Ls/Rs monitors to general purpose outputs 3/4. Connect the Surround Center monitor to general purpose output 5. Connect the Surround Subwoofer/Low Frequency Effects speaker to general purpose output 6.

Connect external stereo devices such as a CD/Cassette deck or Stereo to the FireStudio S/PDIF input. Connect devices such as a portable mp3 player to the Auxiliary RCA input.

Connect headphone distribution amplifiers, such as the HP4, to general purpose outputs 1/2 & 3/4 for use with the FireStudio Control Console Mixer.

If you need more dedicated headphone outputs for monitor mixes, you can:

1. Use Phones 1 on the front of the FireStudio.

2. Use Phones 2 & 3 on the Monitor Station Remote.

3. Connect a DigiMax FS via ADAT for more routing options. (see 3.3) SAMPLE HOOKUP DIAGRAMS

EXPANDED 2.1 AND 5.1 RECORDING & MIXING ENVIRONMENT W/ DIGIMAX FS

This setup is for studios tackling stereo and surround mixing sessions as well as frequent tracking sessions requiring dedicated headphone monitor mixes in the studio.

Connect the control room monitors as described before.

Connect the ADAT inputs of the DigiMax FS*** to the FireStudios ADAT outputs. Connect headphone distribution amplifiers, such as the HP4, to the DigiMax FS DAC outputs 1-8 for use with the FireStudio Control Console Mixer.

Be sure to check Talkback to Digital Outs in the FireStudio Control Console MSR Settings (see 1.5.3) when using the FireStudios ADAT outputs for headphone mixes.

• • • For more information on the DigiMax FS or the FireStudios ADAT capabilities, please consult the Users Manual or visit our Web site at www.PreSonus.com.

SPECIFICATIONS

Physical

Package Type  : PVC and Steel Chassis

Dimensions : 7" x 5.25" x 1.75" (18cm x 13cm x 4cm)

Weight : Approximately 1 lb.

Dynamic Microphone Input

Type  : XLR Female Balanced

Input Impedance  : 1200Ω

Internal Microphone

Type : Electret Condenser

Sensitivity  : -45 dB

Headphone Audio Outputs

Type : ¼” TRS Active Stereo

Maximum Output  : 150mW/channel @ 75Ω Load

THD+N : ≤ 0.04% (150mW/channel @ 75Ω Load)

Frequency Response  : 10Hz – 10kHz, ± 1dB

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