Product Category: AD/DA Converters

Presonus Central Station Studio Control Center

The Central Station is the ultimate studio-monitoring interface for the modern digital studio. The Central Station features three sets of stereo analog inputs to switch between input sources such as: DAW, mixer, CD/DAT/Tape player, or keyboards/samplers. Two stereo analog inputs feature TRS balanced and the third stereo input features RCA inputs with trim control for level matching of input signals. In addition, the Central Station will accommodate two digital inputs via S/PDIF or TOSLINK providing D/A conversion up to 24Bit/192kHz. This allows you to monitor DAW and CD/DAT outputs through the same professional quality converter for the most accurate A/B comparison and highest quality monitoring environment. The digital to analog converter offers the highest possible audio quality with over 117dB dynamic range and ultra high quality analog circuitry. The Central Station features three sets of monitor outputs, each with their own set of passive trim controls. The monitoring section also provides MUTE, DIM and MONO switches. In addition, the Central Station includes a set of CUE outputs that can feed headphone amplifiers and a separate stereo MAIN line level output.

REVIEW:

It simply shines! - Recording Magazine
"PreSonus seems to have selected the right combination of features and functions to make the Central Station useful for almost any studio. For one-person project studios, the convenience of the remote’s functionality, combined with the detailed metering and excellent sound, make it an excellent choice. For studios with separated studio and control rooms, the cue monitoring system and built-in talkback system will provide the necessary tools for interacting with the artists.

Perhaps the strongest statement a reviewer can make is the personal recommendation: when a product is so good that he recommends it to his friends and colleagues. The Central Station has certainly done that—three of my colleagues have purchased the Central Station on my strongest suggestion, and are absolutely ecstatic. That’s cash-money. Off-the-shelf retail. So, do you think I like it?"

• 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
• Optional console remote control with input, output, talkback, and volume

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