Presonus Central Station PLUS with CSR1 Remote

MISSION BRIEFING

It's one of our most popular products for professional studios because it provides the perfect combination of stereo inputs, outputs, and recording-communication functions, allowing you to easily manage multiple sources and monitor speakers.

With Central Station, you can easily switch between three sets of stereo, analog input sources with individual level controls. Two stereo S/PDIF digital sources connect via one coax and one Toslink optical port. You can audition these sources with up to three pairs of speakers, with individual trim pots for each speaker—recessed to avoid accidents. You also get a pair of line-level main outputs, a pair of line-level cue outputs to feed a headphone-distributions system (such as our HP60 or HP4), and two screaming-loud headphone amplifiers with individual level controls.

Finally, with the included Control Station Remote (CSR-1), you can remote-control the Central Station's main volume, input select, output select, talkback, mute, dim, and mono functions from your desktop. The CSR-1 wires to the Central Station via a DE15 connector, enabling you to keep the Central Station in your rack and control it from your work surface, providing maximum convenience with minimum wiring.

FEATURES

• Passive Audio Path - no op amps or IC's in main audio path
• Five stereo inputs (2 digital and 3 analog)
• 24-Bit/192kHz DAC (>117dB dynamic range) via SPDIF and TOSLINK
• Three sets of monitor outputs; each with passive volume control
• Talkback microphone with volume to feed headphone and cue output
• Accurate dual 30-segment LED for metering
• Two front panel headphone jacks with separate volume control
• MAIN and CUE stereo output have independent input source
• Included Control Station Remote (CSR-1) provides remote control of:
  • Main Volume
  • Input select
  • Output select
  • Talkback
  • Mute
  • Dim
  • Mono

MISSION DETAILS

Signal routing in the Central Station is acheived utilzing 34 sealed mechanical relays (instead of active IC's) maintaining a minimal signal path design wherein extraneous electronics are hard-wire bypassed. Using relays ensures the most transparent signal path maximizing dynamic range, frequency range, and headroom, while minimizing noise and coloration. The Central Station uses the highest quality passive components including military grade 1% tolerance metal film resistors, multi-element potentiometers and ultra-durable connectors to deliver the highest sonic performance.

METERING
The Central Station features dual fast-acting 30-segment peak/hold LED's for accurate metering. The front panel of the Central Station includes both dBu and dBfs scale as well as peak/hold clear switch and meter alignment switch for addtional metering options.

TALKBACK
The Central Station has an onboard TALKBACK microphone which is routed through the CUE outputs for communication between artist and engineer. The Central Station also includes a Microphone XLR input on the rear panel for use with an external microphone. When TALKBACK is used the CUE mix is automatically "dimmed" for added ease of communication.

CSR-1 CENTRAL STATION REMOTE CONTROL
The Central Station Remote Control (CSR-1) can be connected to the rear of the Central Station via db15 connector to control VOLUME, TALKBACK, MUTE, input source switching and speaker output switching functions. Keep the Central Station in your rack with your gear and use the CSR-1 for ultimate control and flexibility.

TECH SPECS

• TRS 1 & 2
  • Type: ¼" TRS Passive-Balanced
  • Input Impedance: 2K-5K Ohm (Speaker load and Trim level dependent)
  • S/N Ratio: Greater than 140dB
  • THD+N: Less than .0005% (1KHz @ 0dBu)
  • Frequency Response: Greater than 1MHz
• AUX
  • Type: RCA Active-Unbalanced
  • Input Impedance: 8Kohm
  • S/N Ratio: Greater than 115dB (1KHz @ 0dBu, Unity gain)
  • THD+N: Less than .002% (1KHz @ 0dBu, Unity gain)
  • Frequency Response: 10Hz-50KHz, -.5dB
  • Gain Range: -90dB to +20dB
• S/PDIF
  • Types: RCA 75Ohm-coax and Toslink optical
  • Dynamic Range: 117dB
  • THD+N: 0.0025% (1KHz @ -1dBfs)
  • Maximum output: +18dBu (Active-Balanced)
  • Sample Rates: 44.1K, 48K, 88.2K, 96K, 176.4K, 192K
  Note: All Input specifications (except Input Impedance) measured at Speaker A output, Trim and Main Level set to maximum.

Audio Outputs

• Speakers
  • Type: ¼" TRS Passive-Balanced
  • Type-Mono Activated: ¼" TRS Active-Impedance Balanced
  • Trim Range: 90dB to 0dB
  • Main Level Range: -90dB to 0dB
  • Dim Attenuation: -30dB
• Main
  • Type: ¼" TRS Active-Balanced
  • Output Impedance: 51Ohm
  • THD+N: Less than 0.0025%
  • Frequency Response: 10Hz-50KHz, -.5dB
• Cue
  • Type: ¼" TRS Active-Impedance Balanced
  • Output Impedance: 51Ohm
  • THD+N: Less than .003% (1KHz @ 0dBu)
  • Frequency Response: 10Hz-50KHz, -.5dB
  • Gain Range: -90dB to 0dB
  • Dim Attenuation: -30dB (Talkback activated)
• Headphones
  • Type: ¼" TRS Active Stereo
  • Maximum Output: 150mW/channel @ 60 Ohm load
  • THD+N: 0.015% (150mW/channel @ 60 Ohm load)
  • Frequency Response: 10Hz-50KHz, +1dB

Talkback

• Dynamic Microphone Input
  • Type: XLR Female Balanced
  • Input Impedance: 2400 Ohm
• Internal Microphone
  • Type: Electret Condenser
  • Sensitivity: -42dB
• Mic Preamp
  • Gain Range: 15-55dB

Input Meters

• Type: Dual 30 segment LED w/ Peak Hold
• Range: -48dB to +18dB (-66dBfs to 0dBfs)
• Accuracy: Better than .25dB
• Frequency Range: 10Hz-22KHz
• Calibrate Range: +/- 18dB

Power Supply

• Type: External A.C. Transformer/Internal Linear
• Power Consumption: 40VA

Physical

• Main Chassis
  • Package Type: 1U - steel chassis
  • Dimensions: 19(W) X 1.75(H) X 5.50(D) inches
  • Weight: 5.0lbs
• External Power Supply
  • Package Type: Molded Plastic
  • Dimensions: 2.5(W) X 2.3(H) X 4.0(D) inches
  • Weight: 2.5lbs

COMPLETE CONTROL OF YOUR STUDIO MONITORING