PreSonus Unveils Studio 192 Mobile Audio Interface/Studio Command Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, January 2016… PreSonus is proud to announce the new PreSonus® Studio 192 Mobile USB 3.0 22 x 26 audio interface and studio command center. Studio 192 Mobile delivers the same high-end audio, low-latency monitoring, tight software integration, and studio command center functionality introduced in PreSonus audio interface but in a smaller form factor suitable for both mobile and studio use.
The Studio 192 Mobile records at up to 192 kHz and combines 2 digitally controlled XMAX Class A, solid-state mic preamps and premium Burr-Brown converters with 118 dB of dynamic range. It offers 18 channels of digital I/O, making it easy to add up to 16 additional remote-controlled microphone preamps when expanded with two DigiMax DP88 A/D/A converters.
Like its big sibling, Studio 192 Mobile was designed to provide more than just abundant I/O and an impeccable sounding front end. It’s also the central command center for your studio, featuring talkback control, Mono and Dim for the main mix output, word clock I/O, a dedicated DAC for the headphone output, and the ability to use its six balanced outputs for monitor mixing or for speaker switching.
Studio 192 Mobile also features the same Fat Channel plugin found in PreSonus’ award-winning Studio One DAW to add parametric EQ and dynamics processing, which can be used for near-zero-latency monitoring or printed to tracks. When used in conjunction with Studio One 3 (Artist edition included), the hybrid Fat Channel plugin shifts to native processing on playback for a seamless experience between recording and playback.
In addition to Fat Channel processing, the Studio 192 Mobile features extensive integration with the Studio One production environment, including full preamp control and zero-latency monitor mixing. All Studio 192 Mobile features are also controllable from Studio One Remote for iPad®, giving you the freedom to step away from your computer while recording.
For third-party DAW users, PreSonus’ innovative UC Surface[/] touch-ready control software for Mac®, Windows®, and iPad is included for easy management of all Studio 192 Mobile functions, including speaker switching and talkback. Use your iPad or Windows Surface Pro as a second screen dedicated to Studio 192 Mobile functions, including preamp control, to simplify gain staging when recording alone. The preamps can also be controlled from the Studio 192 Mobile front panel and via MIDI in third-party DAWs.
The Studio 192 Mobile offers 2 front-panel mic/instrument inputs and 2 rear-panel direct-to-ADC line inputs; 16-channel ADAT Optical In and Out (8 channels at 88.1 or 96 kHz); coaxial, stereo S/PDIF I/O; and BNC word-clock I/O. You get four balanced TRS outputs, balanced stereo Main outputs, and a headphone amplifier with independent output, level control, and Cue Source switching.
The Studio 192 Mobile is expected to be available in March 2016 from PreSonus dealers worldwide. In the U.S., Studio 192 will have an estimated street price of $599.95.
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Founded in 1995, PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc., is a leading designer and manufacturer of audio-recording and live-sound software, hardware, and related accessories. PreSonus's software, microphone preamps, signal processors, digital audio interfaces, digital mixers, control surfaces, loudspeakers, and other products are used worldwide for recording, sound reinforcement, broadcast, sound design, and Internet audio.
What sample rates are people using to record? I want to use more than 44.1, probably 96 kHz. What is the audible difference between 96 and 192, and when, if, is 192 kHz recording necessary?
Later I will be recording audio for video and if 48 is standard for dvds, should I keep it there for syncing purposes? Will there be any advantage to recording at the higher rates for video?
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, April 2015... PreSonus® is pleased to announce the Studio 192 USB 3.0 Audio Interface and Studio Command Center. The new 26 x 32 interface records at up to 192 kHz and combines eight digitally controlled XMAX™ Class A solid-state mic preamps and premium Burr-Brown converters with StudioLive™ Fat Channel signal processing.
The Studio 192 also acts as your studio’s command center, managing speaker switching and talkback (with onboard condenser microphone) and featuring main mix Mute, Mono, and Dim. The result is a comprehensive solution for advanced studio recording and monitoring.
PreSonus’ innovative UC Surface touch-ready control software for Mac®, Windows®, and iPad® is included, for easy management of all Studio 192 functions and quick creation of eight stereo monitor mixes with full Fat Channel processing on every analog input, plus reverb and delay.
Users of PreSonus Studio One® DAW will find full preamp control and zero-latency monitor-mix functions integrated into their recording environment. Studio One’s exclusive hybrid Fat Channel plugin runs on the computer’s processor and seamlessly switches to the Studio 192 DSP. This allows you to monitor with Fat Channel EQ and dynamics while switching between playback and recording with no audible change.
Introduced in StudioLive RM-series rack-mount digital mixers, PreSonus’ remote-controllable XMAX solid-state preamps use the same analog circuitry as in StudioLive AI consoles, but add a separate digital volume-control circuit for digital recall without affecting the sound quality. They can be remote controlled from the Studio 192 front panel, UC Surface control software, Studio One® DAW, or any third-party DAW by simply setting up your Studio 192 as a standard MIDI device, allowing you to store preamp settings with each session.
The Studio 192 is designed to be the central hub for your studio. Mixes and the onboard talkback mic can be routed to any output, including the two headphone outputs. The outputs can be used for monitor mixing or for speaker switching. Onboard Dim/Mute and Mono options let you take control of your Main mix.
The Studio 192 offers ample I/O, with 2 front-panel mic/instrument inputs and 6 rear-panel mic/line inputs; 16-channel ADAT Optical In and Out (8 channels at 88.1 or 96 kHz); coaxial, stereo S/PDIF I/O; and BNC word-clock I/O. You get eight balanced TRS outputs, balanced stereo Main outputs, and two headphone amplifiers with independent outputs and level controls. High-end Burr-Brown A/D/A converters offer 118 dB of dynamic range.
The Studio 192 is expected to ship in the second quarter of 2015 with an U.S. retail price of $1,199.95.
Hi guys, Im getting no output when connecting HD core card to digi 192 to control 24.
Digi link from core card to "primary port" on 192.
Analogue output from 192 to "pro tools sources in" on control 24.
Control room output to speakers via ch.1 & 2.
Iv set pro tools ins & outs to A1 & A2. Meter bridges are showing signal but no sound.
Iv read through so many forums and manuals that my eyes are starting to bleed yet still no joy. Please please please help!
Thanks
Hi! I am interested in doing line-in recordings and I need something portable. After realising that my laptop (using Realtek ALC892) could do only 16bit/192khz recordings, I decided to research more and had the following options.
Option 1: Portable Recorder (Zoom H2n)
I read that they can do up to 24bit/96khz and very portable. Problem is, a SD card can never hold as much as a laptop. I was a little uncomfortable with it converting all recordings to WAV immediately (unlike the laptop which allows me to record everything in Audacity, which I could then edit and then turn them into FLACs.)
Option 2: Laptop with Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro
I also noticed that it could do 24bit/96khz. I am considering it as it allows me to record everything in Audacity, which I could then edit and then turn them into FLACs (unlike option 1). But I am hearing reports that Creative is getting bad to worse?
Option 3: Laptop with ALC892, using Microsoft's drivers
Based on this thread elsewhere that I have just read, I realised that my laptop could actually do 24bit/192khz recordings, but required me to lose the usage of some of my onboard speakers after changing to Microsoft's drivers.
Hence, what I really need help in is knowing which option provides the best quality. Or rather, am I making sense in deciding these (still quite new to the audio scene here)
Thanks!
PS: If there is any portable DAC that has USB output, that will be excellent as I am considering getting a portable amp/DAC too.
Anyone have direct experience with RME PCI cards. I'm using an M-audio audiophile 192 ($129), and wondering if the RME ($499) will make a noticable difference.
I'm buying a new converter and interface for my MixDream hybrid DAW system and a modest attempt in mastering that I call polishing at this point.
I need 16 IO and an interface. The Prism ADA-8RX or less expensive RME are in the running for me.
I mention mastering because I know you guys are the end result and could save me grief. You may have some for-warned advise that I should hear before I make the plunge.
I have Lavry Blacks with the http://www.dangerou…"]Dangerous Master[/]="http://www.dangerou…"]Dangerous Master[/] for my polishing rig but haven't even gotten there yet so its a ways away from turning on the power for that part of the studio.
Do you ever use 24bit/ 192 ? Is this a waste of money and is there better choices that I could make for the combo of both area's of my studio?
I could save a pile of money if I chose the 96k Prism ADA. I have considered Blues but they are way out of my price range. Lavry is of course 96k which is why I'm asking this question in the first place. I have no need to ever record that high. Do you see me needing this and/or who does? Dan Lavry is @ 96 so... What's all the fuss with 24/192 converters?
Any suggestions on converters, 96k vs. 192k and/or anything the comes to mind would be appreciated.
Been using the Audiophile 192 for home recording and wanted something external so I can take it around with a laptop as well. What's a good USB audio interface that's equivalent to the Audiophile 192 PCI card? Brand doesn't necessarily matter but looking for something around the same cost range of the Audiophile 192. Thanks!
