PRESONUS FIRESTUDIO LIGHTPIPE - V2.0 Manuel utilisateur

FIRESTUDIO

LIGHTPIPE

24-bit, 96 kHz Recording Interface

with 32 channels of ADAT I/O

User’s Manual

Version 2.0

PRESONUS LIMITED WARRANTY

PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc. warrants this product to be free of defects in material and

workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original retail purchase. This warranty

is enforceable only by the original retail purchaser. To be protected by this warranty, the

purchaser must complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 14 days of purchase.

During the warranty period, PreSonus shall, at its sole and absolute option, repair or replace,

free of charge, any product that proves to be defective on inspection by PreSonus or its

authorized service representative. To obtain warranty service, the purchaser must first call

or write PreSonus at the address and telephone number printed below to obtain a Return

Authorization Number and instructions about where to return the unit for service. All

inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem. All authorized returns must

be sent to the PreSonus repair facility postage prepaid, insured, and properly packaged.

PreSonus reserves the right to update any unit returned for repair. PreSonus reserves the

right to change or improve the design of the product at any time without prior notice. This

warranty does not cover claims for damage due to abuse, neglect, alteration, or attempted

repair by unauthorized personnel and is limited to failures arising during normal use that are

due to defects in material or workmanship in the product. Any implied warranties, including

implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in

duration to the length of this limited warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how

long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. In no event will

PreSonus be liable for incidental, consequential, or other damages resulting from the breach

of any express or implied warranty, including, among other things, damage to property,

damage based on inconvenience or on loss of use of the product, and, to the extent permitted

by law, damages for personal injury. Some states do not allow the exclusion of limitation of

incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to

you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which

vary from state to state. This warranty only applies to products sold and used in the United

States of America. For warranty information in all other countries please refer to your local

distributor.

PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc.

7257 Florida Blvd.

Baton Rouge, LA 70806

www.PreSonus.com

SAFE OPERATION GUIDELINES

To avoid damage to your FireStudio Lightpipe and your other audio equipment please review and adhere to the

following safety guidelines:

Follow the safety guidelines in the manual.

Do not drop your FireStudio Lightpipe.

Do not install the unit near a heat source (radiators, heat registers, amplifier heat sinks, etc.).

Do not expose your FireStudio Lightpipe to liquids. Do not place containers filled with liquids

near your FireStudio Lightpipe.

Do not allow dust particles to collect in excess on your FireStudio Lightpipe. Keeping the unit

covered when not in use is highly recommended and will extend the life of your product.

Protect the power cord from being walked on, wheeled over, or pinched. If the power cord

becomes damaged, purchase a new one.

Unplug your FireStudio Lightpipe when not in use for long periods of time and during electrical

storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, and other extreme weather.

Use only the attachments/accessories recommended or manufactured by PreSonus for your

FireStudio Lightpipe.

All domestic PreSonus products should be serviced at the PreSonus factory in Baton Rouge,

Louisiana. If your FireStudio Lightpipe requires a repair, contact techsupport@presonus.com

to arrange for a return-authorization number. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their

local distributor. Your distributor’s contact information is available at www.presonus.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 OVERVIEW

1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 3

1.2 Features ................................................................................................................................................. 4

1.3 What is in the Box .................................................................................................................................. 5

1.4 System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 6

2 GETTING STARTED

2.1 Hardware Installation ............................................................................................................................. 7

2.1.1 Installation in Microsoft Windows ................................................................................................... 7

2.1.2 Installation in Mac OS X ................................................................................................................. 7

2.2 Studio One Artist ..................................................................................................................................... 8

2.2.1 Installation and Authorization...........................................................................................................8

2.2.2 Enabling the FireStudio Mobile Driver ............................................................................................ 9

2.2.3 Configuring Your External MIDI Devices.........................................................................................10

2.2.4 Configuring Your Audio I/O.............................................................................................................13

2.2.5 Creating a New Song.......................................................................................................................14

2.3 Sample Hookup Diagram ...................................................................................................................... 17

2.3.1 Connecting Your Digital Mixer........................................................................................................17

2.3.2 Using the FireStudio Lightpipe with Multiple DigiMax D8...............................................................18

2.3.3 Mobile Recording Rig .....................................................................................................................19

3 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

3.1 PreSonus Universal Control Application Introduction ............................................................................ 20

3.1.1 Universal Control Application Icon ................................................................................................ 20

3.1.2 Launcher Window...........................................................................................................................21

3.1.3 WDM Settings (Windows PC Only) .................................................................................................23

3.1.4 Device Window: FireStudio Lightpipe Mixer....................................................................................23

3.2 Front-Panel Layout ............................................................................................................................... 27

3.3 Back-Panel Layout ............................................................................................................................... 28

4 CASCADING UNITS

4.1 Using Multiple FireStudio-Family Interfaces...........................................................................................30

5 TECHNICAL INFORMATION

5.1 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 32

5.2 Specifications ....................................................................................................................................... 34

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1.1 INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus FireStudio Lightpipe. PreSonus Audio Electronics has designed the

FireStudio Lightpipe utilizing high-grade components to ensure optimum performance that will last a lifetime.

The PreSonus FireStudio Lightpipe is a 24-bit, 96 kHz ADAT Lightpipe-to-FireWire computer recording system

for PC and Macintosh computer systems. The FireStudio Lightpipe allows you to convert up to 32 channels of

ADAT optical (“Lightpipe”) input/output to FireWire, providing a multichannel computer interface for digital

mixers, AD and DA converters, or ADAT recorders.

FireStudio Lightpipe features JetPLL jitter-elimination technology for ultra-tight synchronization and improved

imaging and clarity. It also offers a 34x4 DSP matrix mixer, allowing you to create two zero-latency monitor

mixes. Fast-acting input LED meters are located on the front panel for quick and easy visual monitoring of all

signals. Whether you’re recording live shows with a mobile rig or an entire orchestra in a studio, the FireStudio

Lightpipe is the perfect solution for your professional recording needs.

PreSonus Audio Electronics is committed to constant product improvement, and we highly value your

suggestions. We encourage you to contact us at 225-216-7887 or techsuppo[email protected] with any questions

or comments you may have regarding your PreSonus FireStudio Lightpipe. We believe the best way to achieve

our goal of constant product improvement is by listening to the real experts: our customers. We appreciate the

support you have shown us through the purchase of this product.

We suggest you use this manual to familiarize yourself with the features, applications, and correct connection

procedure for your FireStudio Lightpipe before trying to connect it to your computer.

Thank you, once again, for buying our product. Enjoy your FireStudio Lightpipe!

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1.2 FEATURES

The FireStudio Lightpipe is a powerful and affordable computer recording system. The FireStudio Lightpipe

comes complete with four ADAT/Dual SMUX ports, MIDI and word clock I/O, rock-solid drivers, expandability,

a 34X4 mixer matrix application, and powerful music-recording and -production software.

Summary of FireStudio Lightpipe features

High-speed FireWire (IEEE 1394)

24-bit, 96 kHz sampling

Word clock I/O

MIDI I/O

JetPLL jitter-elimination technology

Balanced TRS stereo main outputs with volume control

Headphone amplifier with volume control

Dual SMUX for transferring 16 channels of 96 kHz audio over ADAT

Fast-acting LED input metering

34 x 4 mixer matrix

Mac OS X and Windows compatible

The FireStudio Lightpipe includes PreSonus Studio One Artist recording software, which comes with over 4 GB

of plug-ins, loops, and samples, giving you everything you need for music recording and production.

Summary of Studio One Artist features

Unlimited track count

Unlimited inserts and sends

20 high-quality native effects plug-ins

oAmp Modeling (Ampire)

oDelay (Beat Delay)

oDistortion (Redlight Distortion)

oDynamic Processing (Channel Strip, Compressor, Limiter, Tricomp)

oEqualizer (Channel Strip, Pro EQ)

oModulation (Autofilter, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, X-Trem)

oReverbs (MixVerb, Room Reverb)

oUtility (Binaural Pan, Mixtool, Phase Meter, Spectrum Meter, Tuner)

Over 4 GB of loops, samples, and instruments, featuring:

oPresence: Virtual Sample Player

oImpact: Virtual Drum Machine

oSampleOne: Virtual Sampler

oMojito: Virtual Analog-Modeled Subtractive Synthesizer

Innovative and intuitive MIDI mapping

Powerful drag-and-drop functionality for faster workflow

Mac OS X and Windows compatible

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1.3 WHAT IS IN THE BOX

Your FireStudio Lightpipe package contains the following:

FireStudio Lightpipe recording interface

6-foot, 6-pin-to-6-pin FireWire cable

6-foot, standard IEC power cable

PreSonus FireStudio Universal driver

installation disc

Studio One Artist installation DVD

PreSonus warranty card

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1.4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Here are the computer-system requirements for FireStudio Lightpipe and Studio One Artist.

Macintosh

oOperating Systems:

Mac OS X 10.4.11 or Mac OS X 10.5.2 or higher

oHardware:

Minimum:

PowerPC G4 1.25 GHz or Intel Core Solo 1.5 GHz processor

1 GB RAM

DVD drive

Recommended:

PowerPC G5 or better or Intel Core Duo or Intel Xeon processor or better

2 GB or more RAM

DVD drive

Windows PC

oOperating Systems:

Windows XP or Vista

oHardware:

Minimum:

Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz processor or AMD Athlon 64 (Turion)

1 GB RAM

DVD drive

Recommended:

Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz EM64T or better or AMD Athlon 64 3000+ or

better

2 GB or more RAM

DVD drive

NOTE: The speed of your processor, amount of RAM, and size and speed of your hard drives will greatly affect

the overall performance of your recording system. A more powerful system (faster processor with more RAM)

allows for lower latency (signal delay) and better overall performance.

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2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION

This installer and driver can be used for any interface in the FireStudio Tube family line (FireStudio Mobile,

FireStudio Tube, FireStudio Lightpipe, FireStudio, FireStudio Project, and StudioLive 16.4.2). For more

information on the Universal Control application and multiple interface integration, please review Sections 3.1

and 4.1.

2.1.1 Installation in Microsoft Windows

After you insert the installation CD into your CD or DVD drive, the FireStudio Lightpipe installer will take

you through each step of the installation process. Please read each message carefully, ensuring especially that

you do not connect your FireStudio Lightpipe until the installer has finished and you have rebooted your

computer.

The FireStudio Lightpipe Installer was designed to be as simple and easy-to-follow as possible. Please read

each message carefully to ensure that the FireStudio Lightpipe driver is properly installed.

Before continuing the FireStudio Lightpipe Installation Setup, please close all applications and disconnect

your FireStudio Lightpipe from your computer. If you see any Windows Security alerts, click “Install this

driver software anyway” (Vista) or “Continue anyway” (XP).

At the end of the installation, you will be prompted to reboot your computer to complete the installation.

Click “Finish” to automatically restart your PC. Once your computer has rebooted, connect the FireStudio

Lightpipe. When the Found New Hardware wizard launches, follow the recommended steps. When the sync

light remains solid blue, your FireStudio Lightpipe is synced to your computer and is ready to use!

2.1.2 Installation in Mac OS X

After inserting the installation CD into your disc drive, browse the disc and run the FireStudio Lightpipe

installer, which will take you through each step of the installation process. Please read each message

carefully, ensuring especially that you do not connect your FireStudio Lightpipe until the installer has

finished and you have rebooted your computer.

To begin installing the FireStudio Lightpipe driver on your Mac, double click on the FireStudio Lightpipe

logo. The FireStudio Lightpipe installer requires that your user password be entered as a security measure.

Once you have entered your password, click “OK” to proceed with the rest of the installation.

When the Installer has finished, connect your FireStudio Lightpipe to your computer with a FireWire cable.

Once the sync light is solid blue, your FireStudio Lightpipe is ready to use.

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