Presonus Central Station Plus

Capital equipment of your studio, the Central Station Plus is the choice that professionals make to control the monitoring.

Take control of your monitors.
Thanks to the Central Station Plus PreSonus, you can easily switch from one pair of speakers to another, check the sound of your mix with or without a subwoofer and use multiple analog or digital sources, all without any distortion of the audio signal.. Clarity and transparency are at the rendezvous!

Multiple connections.
With the Central Station, you can easily choose between three analog inputs and one digital input. The latter provides up to 24-bit / 192 kHz digital-to-analog conversion with over 115 dB of dynamic. You also have three separate outputs for three pairs of speakers and two individual headphone outputs. If that was not enough, simply connect the Cue output to a headphone distribution system - for example HP2, HP4 or HP60 PreSonus.

Central Station + CSR1 - Complete monitoring solution

The Central Station has three sets of analog stereo inputs that can be selected (digital audio station, mixing console, CD / DAT / tape drive, keyboards / samplers).. The first 2 stereo analog inputs are in balanced stereo jack format, the third has RCA inputs with input level adjustment.
In addition, the Central Station is also equipped with two S / PDIF or TOSLINK digital inputs (up to 24 Bits / 192 kHz). This allows you to monitor the outputs of the DAW and CD / DAT player using the same professional-grade converters for highly accurate A / B comparison.. The D / A converter offers the best possible audio quality with a dynamic range of over 117dB and an ultra high quality analog circuit.

The Central Station has three groups of listening outputs, with a passive level setting on each group. This listening section is also equipped with MUTE, DIM and MONO buttons. In addition, the Central Station is equipped with CUE outputs that can power headphone amplifiers and a separate MAIN stereo line output.

Fully passive!
Central Station has a TOTALLY PASSIVE SIGNAL PATH for unparalleled sound quality. The main signal path of the Central Station does not use op amps or other integrated circuits that add background noise, color, distortion, and give a "pinched" sound. The distortion generated by operational amps and integrated circuits contributes to hearing fatigue.

The Central Station's signal routing uses 34 sealed mechanical relays (rather than using integrated circuits), which simplifies the signal path as much as possible and ensures maximum quality. The use of relays ensures a transparent signal with maximum dynamic range, response and dynamic reserve, while minimizing noise and colorations. The Central Station uses premium passive components including metal film strength resistors of 1% tolerance, multi-element potentiometers and ultra-reliable connectors to ensure the best possible sound quality.

Levels display
The Central Station is equipped with a precise double LED display (30-segments) with ultra-fast response and peak level memorization. The front panel of the Central Station has dBu scales in dBfs, a clear peak level key and a calibration key to provide additional measurement options.

Order circuit
The Central Station has a built-in order mic routed to the CUE outlets to allow communication between the artists and the sound engineer. The Central Station is also equipped with an XLR microphone input on the rear panel allowing the use of an external microphone. When you use the pickup microphone, the mix of the CUE output is automatically attenuated to facilitate communication.
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Characteristics
Passive signal path: no operational amplifier or integrated circuit
Analog stereo inputs 3
Digital Stereo Inputs 2 (SPDIF and TOSLINK)
24-bit / 192 kHz NA converter
Dynamic> 117dB
Monitor outputs 3, each equipped with a passive volume attenuator
Built-in Micro Talkback with Volume Level Assignment to Headphone and Cue Outputs
Levels display Dual 30-segment Leds Precision Level Display
Headphone outputs 2, front panel, with independent volume control
MAIN and CUE stereo outputs with independent source selection
various CSR1 included "

Category: Audio Distributor
Number of channels: 6
Lamps: no
Integrated preamp: no
Inputs: 4 x jack, RCA

Outputs: 10 x jack, headphones
Rack unit: 1
Dimensions (mm): 45 x 159 x 483
Weight (kg): 1.13