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PreSonus Central Station Plus

PreSonus Central Station Plus
Item# CENTRAL-STATION-PLUS
$659.99
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Product Description

 

Central Station PLUS

Take command of your monitors.

You need to be able to switch between multiple sets of monitors and hear what your mix sounds like with and without a subwoofer. You want to be able to switch between multiple analog and digital sources. And you want to do it without sacrificing clarity and transparency. Meet the Central Station PLUS, the professional’s choice for monitor control.

 

Features

  • 3 sets of stereo analog inputs let you switch between sources
  • 2 sets of S/PDIF digital inputs (coax and optical)
  • 3 sets of stereo speaker outputs with:
    • Speaker Select switches
    • Recessed trim pot for each speaker output

Cue section with:

  • Input-select switch
  • Output-level control

Main section with:

  • Input-select switch
  • Aux-input level control
  • Output-level control
  • Mute, Dim (-20 dB), and Mono switches

2 headphone outputs, each with:

  • Dual-function volume controls
  • Main-Cue input switches
  • Passive audio path: no op amps or IC's in main audio path
  • Onboard talkback microphone
  • Talkback microphone input w/level control (feeds headphone and cue outputs)
  • Dual 30-segment, fast-acting, peak-hold LED metering (dBu and dBfs) with:
    • Clear Peak switch
    • Calibrate to match DAW or other audio device
  • Footswitch jack for hands-free talkback operation
  • Included Control Station Remote (CSR-1) provides remote control of:
    • Main Volume
    • Input select
    • Output select
    • Talkback
    • Mute
    • Dim
    • Mono

Input/Output

  • 4 balanced ¼-inch analog line inputs (2 L/R pairs)
  • 2 unbalanced RCA analog line inputs (L/R pair)
  • 1 stereo S/PDIF optical (TOSLINK) digital input
  • 1 stereo S/PDIF coax (RCA) digital input
  • 1 balanced XLR talkback-microphone input
  • 6 balanced ¼-inch, line-level speaker outputs (3 L/R pairs) w/separate, passive volume controls
  • 2 balanced ¼-inch, line-level Main outputs (1 L/R pair) with source selection
  • 2 balanced ¼-inch, line-level Cue outputs (1 L/R pair) with volume control and source selection
  • 2 stereo ¼-inch headphone jacks w/dual-function volume controls and Main-Cue input switches
  • 1 DB15 port for optional Control Station Remote (CSR-1)

Digitalia

  • S/PDIF coax and optical digital inputs
  • High-definition, 24-bit, 192 kHz D/A converters (115 dBu dynamic range)

Physical

  • 1U 19-inch rack-mountable, rugged steel chassis
  • External AC power supply

CSR-1 Remote

  • Remote-control all functions of Central Station, including:
    • Input switching
    • Speaker selection
    • Main volume
    • Talkback system
  • Onboard electret condenser talkback microphone
  • Talk button (momentary switch) for talkback system
  • Active light shows when CSR-1 is controlling main volume
  • Connects with a proprietary DB15 cable (included)
  • Keep desktop neat and clutter-free
 

Technical Specifications
Audio Inputs
TRS 1 & 2
Type ¼" TRS Passive-Balanced
Input Impedance 2-5 k? (Speaker load and Trim level dependent)
S/N Ratio > 140 dB
THD+N < 0.0005% (1 kHz @ 0 dBu)
Frequency Response > 1 MHz
AUX
Type RCA Active-Unbalanced
Input Impedance 8 k?
S/N Ratio > 115 dB (1 kHz @ 0 dBu, Unity gain)
THD+N < 0.002% (1 kHz @ 0 dBu, Unity gain)
Frequency Response 10 Hz-50 kHz, -0.5 dB
Gain Range -90 dB to +20 dB
S/PDIF
Types RCA 75? coax and Toslink optical
Dynamic Range 117 dB
THD+N 0.0025% (1 kHz @ -1 dBfs)
Maximum output +18 dBu (Active-Balanced)
Sample Rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Note: All Input specifications (except Input Impedance) measured at Speaker A output, Trim and Main Level set to maximum.

Physical
Main Chassis
Package Type 1U steel chassis
Dimensions 19 (W) x 1.75 (H) x 6.25 (D) inches
Weight 5.0 lbs
External Power Supply (factory configured)
Package Type Molded Plastic
Dimensions 2.5 (W) X 2.3 (H) X 4.0 (D) inches
Weight 2.5 lbs
Input Meters
Type Dual 30 segment LED w/ Peak Hold
Range -48 dB to +18 dB (-66 dBfs to 0 dBfs)
Accuracy > 0.25 dB
Frequency Range 10 Hz-22 kHz
Calibrate Range ±18 dB
Audio Outputs
Speakers
Type ¼" TRS Passive-Balanced
Type-Mono Activated ¼" TRS Active-Impedance Balanced
Trim Range -90 dB to 0 dB
Main Level Range -90 dB to 0 dB
Dim Attenuation -30 dB
Main
Type ¼" TRS Active-Balanced
Output Impedance 51?
THD+N < 0.0025%
Frequency Response 10 Hz-50 kHz, -0.5dB
Cue
Type ¼" TRS Active-Impedance Balanced
Output Impedance 51?
THD+N Less than 0.003% (1 kHz @ 0 dBu)
Frequency Response 10 Hz-50 kHz, -0.5 dB
Gain Range -90 dB to 0 dB
Dim Attenuation -30 dB (Talkback activated)
Headphones
Type ¼" TRS Active Stereo
Maximum Output 150 mW/channel @ 60? load
THD+N 0.015% (150 mW/channel @ 60? load)
Frequency Response 10 Hz-50 kHz, +1 dB
Talkback
Dynamic Microphone Input
Type XLR Female Balanced
Input Impedance 2,400?
Internal Microphone
Type Electret Condenser
Sensitivity -42 dB
Mic Preamp
Gain Range 15-55 dB
Power Supply
Type External A.C. Transformer/Internal Linear
Power Consumption 40 VA
CSR-1 Control Station Remote
Dimensions 5.25 (W) x 5.75 (H) x 2.38 (D) inches
Weight 1.25 lbs.
Cable 12-foot DB15M to DB15M (male-male)