StudioLive™ Series III Rack Mixers

1 Overview

1.1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a PreSonus® StudioLive™ Series III rackmount digital mixer. PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc., has designed the StudioLive 32R, StudioLive 24R and StudioLive 16R utilizing high-grade components to ensure optimum performance that will last a lifetime. PreSonus Audio Electronics has built your StudioLive mixer with high-grade components to ensure optimum performance for many years to come. Loaded with 32, 24, or 16 high-headroom XMAX™ microphone preamplifiers, a built-in multitrack USB recording and playback interface, powerful Fat Channel signal processing, high quality effects, extensive routing, stereo SD recording, and more, StudioLive Series III rack mixers break new boundaries for music performance and production. All you need is a compatible computer with a USB connection or an SD card, a few microphones and cables, speakers, and your instruments, and you are ready to record in the studio or in front of a live audience!

PreSonus Audio Electronics is committed to constant product improvement, and we value your suggestions highly. We believe the best way to achieve our goal of constant product improvement is by listening to the real experts: our valued customers. We appreciate the support you have shown us through the purchase of this product.

1.2 About This Manual

We suggest that you use this manual to familiarize yourself with the features and correct connection procedures for your mixer before trying to use it. This will help you avoid problems during installation and setup. Throughout this manual you will find Power User Tips. These tips provide useful hints on how to best use your StudioLive mixer and take advantage of unique workflow functions and features.

When frame size differences occur, the StudioLive 32R will be called out first, followed by the StudioLive 24R, and then the StudioLive 16R.

This manual only covers the hardware and basic setup. Complete information regarding Universal Control, UC Surface, QMix-UC, and Capture as well as a Quick Start Guide for Studio One Artist can be found in StudioLive Software Library Reference Manual, available as a download from www.PreSonus.com.

For more information on using Series III rackmount mixers as stageboxes and remote monitor mixers for Series III console mixers, please review the StudioLive Series III Stagebox Mode Addendum, available as a download from www.PreSonus.com as well.

1.3 Features

• 44 34/26/18 total analog inputs
• 44 32/24/16 mic/line channel inputs plus 2 RCA inputs
• 44 16/12/6 TRS FlexMix outputs
• 44 2 XLR (Left/Right) Main outputs
• 44 Stereo headphone output
• 44 32/32/16 input channels
• 44 32R and 24R: 2 stereo aux inputs (AVB or USB)
• 44 1 stereo digital return (SD Card, AVB, or USB)
• 44 26/26/10 buses: 99 16/16/6 FlexMixes
• 44 4/4/2 internal effects buses
• 44 32R and 24R: 4 dedicated subgroups
• 44 24/24/8 Filter DCAs
• 44 1 Ethernet control network port with Dynamic, Self Assigned, and Manual IP address modes
• 44 1 Ethercon AVB audio network port
• 44 Onboard stereo SD recorder
• 44 38x38 (32R and 24R) / 18x18 (16R) USB recording interface
• 44 55x55 (32R and 24R) / 32x32 (16R) AVB recording interface
• 44 Studio-quality converters with 115 dB dynamic range
• 44 48 kHz operation with 24-bit resolution (44.1 kHz option coming soon)
• 44 UC Surface touch control software for Mac®, Windows®, iPad®, and Android™ available free from Apple App Store, Google Play, and Amazon App Store
• 44 Studio One® Artist digital audio workstation software for Mac and Windows
• 44 Capture™ multitrack recording software for Mac and Windows
• 44 QMix®-UC aux-control software for iOS® and Android™ available free from Apple App Store, and Google Play

1.4 What is in the Box

Your StudioLive Series III rackmount mixer package contains the following:

• PreSonus StudioLive 32R, StudioLive 24R, and StudioLive 16R digital recording and performance mixer
• USB cable
• IEC power cord
• Product registration and software authorization card
• StudioLive™ Series III Rack Mixers Quick Start Guide (English)
• Mezcladoras montables en rack StudioLive™ Series III Mezcladoras digitales montables en rack para presentaciones en vivo/grabación Guía de inicio rápido (Spanish)
• StudioLiveTM Series III Rackmixer Rackfähige Digitalmixer für den Live- und Studioeinsatz Kurzanleitung (German)
• StudioLive Série III É Mélangeurs en rack Mélangeurs numériques de sonorisation et d'enregistrement en rack Guide de prise en main (French)
• PreSonus Health Safety and Compliance Guide

Once you've registered your mixer, you can download UC Surface for macOS and Windows, Capture, and Studio One Artist from your My PreSonus account. UC Surface for iPad and QMix-UC for iPhone/iPod touch can be downloaded from the Apple App Store. UC Surface and QMix-UC for Android can be downloaded from the Google Play Store. More details on the StudioLive Software Library can be found in the Reference Manual at www.presonus.com.

1.5 What You Will Need

The following items are not included with your StudioLive Series III rackmount mixer, but are needed to complete your new mixing system:

• LAN network with Internet access or an SD or SDHC card with at least 2 GB capacity for firmware updates.
• Wireless router. Visit www.PreSonus.com for recommended routers.
• UC Surface running on a computer (macOS or Windows), Android device, or iPad connected either wired or wirelessly to the same LAN network as your mixer.

2 Getting Started

This section will guide you through registering your mixer, updating its firmware and connecting it to a network. Please review the brief networking tutorial located in Section 2.2 to familiarize yourself with networking best practices. Visit www.presonus.com for the latest system requirements and an updated list of compatible hardware. In general, you will need the following:

• LAN network connection and router
• Internet connection for registration and firmware download.
• A device running UC Surface

2.1 Step 1: Register Your StudioLive Series III Rackmount Mixer

1. Go to my.presonus.com and log in or create a new user account, if you don't have one.
2. Once you have logged into your my PreSonus account, click the Register a Product button at the top of the page.
3. Select "Hardware" from the drop-down menu in the dialog, enter the information for your mixer, and check the box stating you have read and agree to the license agreement. Click/tap the Register button when you are done to register your controller.

2.2 Step 2: Add a Control Device

You can connect your mixer to UC Surface as follows:

• Wired to a standard LAN network (control only).
• Wired to a computer via USB (control and audio).

Power User Tip: WPA and WPA2 are protocols created to make wireless networks secure. WPA stands for "Wi-Fi Protected Access," and WPA2 is a later version that conforms to the IEEE 802.11i networking standard. Most routers have settings that manage their security protocols; consult the documentation for your router to learn how to change these settings.

2.2.1 Wired LAN Networking (Ethernet)

The easiest way to configure your control network is to connect your mixer and devices (computer, iPad, or Android) to a wireless router. This allows you to quickly connect devices for remote control using UC Surface and QMix-UC.

1. Connect your StudioLive Series III Rackmount mixer to a wireless router with an Ethernet cable.
2. Power on the router and then power on the mixer.
3. Connect your computer, Android and iOS device to the wireless network. You can also connect your computer directly to the wireless router using an Ethernet cable if you prefer.
4. The Control LED on the front of your StudioLive mixer will turn blue once it is connected and communicating properly to the network.

2.2.2 Wired to a Computer (USB)

Your StudioLive Series III rackmount mixer can be connected directly to UC Surface running on a computer using USB.

Please note: In this configuration, you can only use one device – your computer – to control your StudioLive mixer.

To begin, you have to install Universal Control and UC Surface on your computer. Please review the StudioLive Software Library Reference Manual for complete details.

Once Universal Control has been installed, connect your StudioLive mixer using USB and launch Universal Control.

The Control LED on the front of your StudioLive mixer will turn blue once it is connected and communicating properly to the computer.

2.3 Step 3: Update Firmware

2.3.1 Direct Updating over the Internet

The easiest way to update your StudioLive Series III rackmount mixer firmware is to connect your mixer to a device running UC Surface that also has Internet access.

Power User Tip: Because direct updating from the Internet is the safest and fastest method of updating your mixer's firmware, it is highly recommended that you use this method whenever possible.

IMPORTANT: To use Internet updates, your PreSonus hardware must be registered to your My PreSonus account.

1. Connect both your mixer and your UC Surface device to a network with Internet access (wired or wireless).
2. Open UC Surface and connect to your mixer.
3. Click or touch the Settings icon at the top right of the UC Surface window.
4. On the Device Settings tab, click "Check Firmware Update."
5. You will be asked if you would like to proceed with the firmware update. Click "OK."
6. A progress bar will be shown in UC Surface during the first part of the firmware update. Once it is complete, UC Surface will inform you that it is finished and will ask you to power-cycle the mixer.
7. When you restart your mixer, verify that the last four digits of the firmware version on it are the same as the firmware files you downloaded.

For more information, see the StudioLive Software Library Reference Manual.

2.3.2 Manual Firmware Updates

To manually update your mixer's firmware, you will need a computer with Internet access and a method to transfer the file from one computer to another (USB Thumb drive, SD card, etc.).

1. Log in to your my.presonus.com account.
2. Once you have logged in, click the My Products button at the top of the page.
3. Click on the Hardware tab to view your registered hardware products.
4. Find your mixer model on the page and click the View More Details link.
5. Click on the update Firmware button to download the files to your computer.
6. When the download completes, open your Downloads folder. Depending on your computer's system preferences, the firmware .zip archive file might not automatically decompress. If it doesn't, double-click the file, and it will decompress. You will find a single .img file inside. Drag it to your removable media.
7. On the computer connected to your mixer, launch UC Surface and click on the Settings page button.
8. Drag the .img file into the Firmware Update section. The firmware update will start automatically.

2.4 Step 4: Set Up an AVB Network

The StudioLive Series III Rackmount mixers can be used as a stagebox for the StudioLive Series III console mixers over an AVB network with or without DSP processing engaged.

While connected to a console mixer either directly or over an AVB network, a Series III rackmount mixer supports sending and receiving audio as well as remotely controlling preamp levels and phantom power.

For complete information on using your StudioLive Series III Rackmount mixer as a stagebox or remote I/O for a StudioLive Series III console mixer, please review the StudioLive Series III Stagebox Mode Addendum.

3 Hookup

3.1 Front Panel

• Power/Status LED: Displays the current state of your StudioLive Series III rackmount mixer: Off (not powered), Blue (powered on and operating normally), Flashing Red (error booting), Flashing Yellow (updating firmware), Green (firmware loading complete).
• Control LED: Displays the status of the LAN network control connection: Off (not powered), Blue (powered on and control device connected), Red (powered on, no control device connected).
• SD Card Record Indicator: Illuminates Red when the SD recorder is recording.
• SD Card Playback Indicator: Illuminates Green when the SD card is recording or playing back.
• Headphones: 1/4-inch TRS connection for headphones. The Phones knob controls the level.
• Mute All: Mutes all inputs and mix outputs. This button is linked with the Mute All button in the Global Settings view of UC Surface software. It can be used as a latching or momentary button.
• Mic/Line Inputs: TRS-XLR combo jacks accepting XLR and balanced or unbalanced 1/4" cables. The 1/4" TRS connectors bypass the gain stage and accept line-level signals up to +18 dBFS.

Power User Tip: When the line inputs are engaged, the microphone preamp circuit is bypassed completely, and no trim control is available. Typical examples of line-level connections are synthesizer outputs, signal processors, and stand-alone mic preamps and channel strips. Use the output level control on your line-level device to adjust its level.

Note: Plugging in a microphone or line-level device, or enabling/disabling phantom power can create a momentary noise spike. It is highly recommended that you mute or turn down a channel's fader before changing connections or toggling phantom power.

3.2 Rear Panel

• Mic/Line Inputs (StudioLive 32R and 16R): On the StudioLive 32R and 16R, the first 24/12 inputs are on the front panel; the last 8/4 inputs are on the rear panel. These inputs use TRS-XLR combo jacks. The 1/4" TRS connectors bypass the gain stage and accept line-level signals up to +18 dBFS.
• RCA Inputs: The last two inputs feature RCA inputs for connecting consumer line-level devices like DVD players. These inputs are summed with their mic/line counterparts.
• Mix Outputs: 16/12/6 Mix Outputs (TRS). These can be used for Aux, Subgroup, or Matrix mixes.
• Main Outputs: Stereo main outputs on XLR jacks.
• Audio Network: Ethercon and RJ-45 connections for AVB audio networking.
• Ethernet Port: RJ-45 port for connecting to a standard LAN network for control applications only.
• USB Port: Female USB-B jack for connection to a computer for audio interfacing, control, and file transfer.
• Power Input and Switch: IEC power connector. Push the top of the switch to power on, bottom to power off.

4 Connecting Your Audio System

Before you begin, here are a few rules to get you started:

• Always turn down the Main and Mix faders in UC Surface as well as the Phones level before making connections. Alternatively, enable Mute All.
• Before plugging or unplugging a microphone while other channels are active, mute the channel to which you are connecting.
• Your faders in UC Surface should be set on or near the "U" mark whenever possible. The "U" indicates unity gain, meaning the signal is neither boosted nor attenuated.
• Do not allow your inputs to clip. Watch the level meters; when signal nears Clipping, the channel LED illuminates red, indicating that the analog-to-digital converters are in danger of being overdriven. Overdriving the converters will cause digital distortion, which has a negative effect on sound quality.

Your P.A. and studio equipment should be powered on in the following order:

1. Sound sources (keyboards, direct boxes, microphones, etc.) connected to the StudioLive inputs.
2. StudioLive mixer
3. Computer (if applicable)
4. Power amplifiers or powered loudspeakers

When it is time to power down, your system should be turned off in the reverse order.

4.1 Level Setting Procedure

Note: This section assumes that you've already installed and configured your mixer to work with UC Surface on your computer, iPad, or Android device. Please review Section 2.

1. Plug a microphone into a mic cable and plug the cable into the StudioLive Channel 1 mic input.
2. Connect the Main Outputs of your mixer to your power amplifier or powered monitors. If you're using passive speakers, connect them to your power amplifier using speaker cables.
3. Plug your mixer into a power outlet and turn it on.
4. Power on your powered speakers or speaker amplifier.
5. Select Channel 1 in UC Surface.
6. If your microphone requires phantom power, engage the +48V button.
7. Speak or sing into your microphone at approximately the same volume you expect during the performance.
8. Adjust the input trim in UC Surface while watching the input meter. Adjust the input gain until the meter reaches a little more than halfway up. The meter should never turn red.
9. Raise the Channel 1 fader in UC Surface until it reaches 0 dB (unity gain).
10. In UC Surface, bring up the Main mix level fader until you can comfortably listen to your microphone through your speakers. From this point, you can use the Fat Channel to add dynamics processing and EQ as needed. For details on using the Fat Channel see the StudioLive Software Library Reference Manual.

4.2 Typical Setup Diagrams

4.2.1 Typical Band Setup (StudioLive 32R)

Diagram shows microphones connected to channels 1-10 (drums, bass, guitar, keys, vocals). Outputs Mix Out 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 are connected to main speakers, subwoofers, and side fills. Wireless in-ear monitors are shown for various instruments/vocals. A laptop running Capture is connected via USB for recording. An iPad running UC Surface and mobile devices running QMix-UC are shown connected wirelessly.

4.2.2 Typical Band Setup (StudioLive 16R)

Diagram shows microphones connected to channels 1-6 (drums, bass, guitar, keys, vocals). Outputs Mix Out 1-2, 3-4 are connected to main speakers and subwoofers. Wireless in-ear monitors are shown. A laptop running Capture is connected via USB for recording. An iPad running UC Surface and mobile devices running QMix-UC are shown connected wirelessly.

4.2.3 Typical Church Setup (StudioLive 32R)

Diagram shows microphones connected to channels 1-10 (drums, bass, guitar, keys, choir, podium). Outputs Mix Out 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 13-16 are connected to main speakers, subwoofers, floor wedges, drum monitor, DVD player, and cry room speakers. Wireless in-ear monitors are shown. A laptop running Capture is connected via USB for recording. An iPad running UC Surface and mobile devices running QMix-UC are shown connected wirelessly.

4.2.4 Typical Church Setup (StudioLive 16R)

Diagram shows microphones connected to channels 1-6 (drums, bass, guitar, keys, choir, podium). Outputs Mix Out 1-2 are connected to main speakers and subwoofers. A DVD player is also connected. Wireless in-ear monitors are shown. A laptop running Capture is connected via USB for recording. An iPad running UC Surface and mobile devices running QMix-UC are shown connected wirelessly.

5 Resources

5.1 Stereo Microphone Placement

The following are a few recording applications to help you get started with your StudioLive. These are by no means the only ways to record these instruments. Microphone selection and placement is an art. For more information, visit your library or local bookstore, as there are many books and magazines about recording techniques. The Internet is also a great source of recording information, as are instructional videos. Some of these microphone-placement suggestions can be used in live applications, as well as for studio recording.

Grand Piano

Place one microphone above the high strings and one microphone above the low strings. Experiment with distance (the farther back the more room you will capture). This technique can be used for live and studio applications.

Electric Guitar

Place a dynamic microphone an inch or two away from the speaker of the guitar amplifier. Experiment with exact location. If you are recording an amp with multiple speakers, experiment with each one to see if one sounds better than the others. Place a condenser microphone approximately six feet away, pointed at the amp. Experiment with distance. Also experiment with inverting the phase of the room microphone to check for phase cancellation and reinforcement. (Select the "fuller"-sounding position.) To use this technique in a live application, omit the condenser microphone.

Acoustic Guitar

Point a small-diaphragm condenser microphone at the 12th fret, approximately 8 inches away. Point a large-diaphragm condenser microphone at the bridge of the guitar, approximately 12 inches from the guitar. Experiment with distances and microphone placement. Another popular method is using an XY microphone placement with two small-diaphragm condenser microphones.

Bass Guitar (Direct and Speaker)

Plug the electric bass guitar into a passive direct box. Connect the instrument output from the passive direct box to a bass amplifier. Place a dynamic microphone an inch or two away from the speaker and connect it to a StudioLive microphone input. Connect the line output from the passive direct box to a line input on a different channel of the StudioLive. For recording, place these signals on separate tracks. During mixing, you can blend the direct and amplifier signal to taste. This technique can also be used in live applications.

Drum Overheads (XY example)

Place two small-diaphragm condenser microphones on an XY stereo-microphone holder (bar). Position the microphones so that each one is at a 45-degree angle, pointed down at the drum kit, approximately 7 or 8 feet above the floor or drum riser. Experiment with height. This technique can be used in live applications as well.

Snare Drum (top and bottom)

Point a dynamic microphone at the center of the snare, making sure it is placed so that the drummer will not hit it. Place a small-diaphragm condenser microphone under the drum, pointed at the snares. Experiment with the placement of both microphones. Also experiment with inverting the phase of the bottom microphone. This technique can be used in live applications.

5.2 Compression Setting Suggestions

Vocals

Percussion

Fretted Instruments

Keyboards

Stereo Mix Effects

5.3 EQ Frequency Guides

Table 1

Table 2

5.4 EQ Setting Suggestions

As with the compression settings in Section 5.2, the right EQ setting for any given instrument will depend upon the room and the tonality of the instrument.

Vocals

Percussion

Fretted Instruments

Keyboards

5.5 Technical Specifications

Microphone Preamplifier

• Input Type: XLR Female, balanced
• Frequency Response to Main Output: 20 Hz-20 kHz, ±0.5 dBu
• Input Impedance: 1 kΩ
• THD to Main Output: <0.005%, +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, unity gain, unwtd
• S/N Ratio to Main Output: 94 dB (Ref = +4 dB, 20 kHz BW, unity gain, A-wtd)
• Common Mode Rejection Ratio: 65 dB (1 kHz at unity gain)
• Gain Control Range: 0 dB to +60 dB (±1 dB)
• Maximum Input Level: +12 dBu
• Phantom Power: 48 VDC, switchable per channel (±2 VDC)

Line Inputs

• Type: 1/4" TRS Female, balanced
• Frequency Response to Main Output: 20 Hz-20 kHz, ±0.5 dBu
• Input Impedance: 10 kΩ
• THD to Main Output: <0.005%, +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, unity gain, unwtd
• S/N Ratio to Main Output: 94 dB (Ref = +4 dB, 20 kHz BW, unity gain, A-wtd)
• Maximum Input Level: +18 dBu

RCA Inputs

• Type: RCA Female, unbalanced (stereo pair)
• Maximum Input Level: +12 dBu, ±0.5 dBu

XLR Outputs

• Type: XLR Male, balanced
• Maximum Output Level: +24 dBu, ±0.5 dBu
• Output Impedance: 100 Ω

FlexMix Line Outputs

• Type: 1/4" TRS Female, balanced
• Maximum Output Level: +18 dBu, ±0.5 dBu
• Output Impedance: 100 Ω

Headphone Output

• Type: 1/4" TRS Female, active stereo
• Maximum Output: 100 mW/ch. @ 60 Ω load
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (± 0.5 dB)
• THD+N: 0.01%, 1 kHz, max gain, 20 Hz BW, unwtd
• S/N Ratio: 96 dB, 1 kHz, max gain, 20 Hz BW, unwtd

System Crosstalk

• Input to Output: -90 dB (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, unwtd)
• Adjacent Channels: -87 dB (Ref = +4 dBu, 20 Hz-20 kHz, unwtd)

Digital Audio and Control

• ADC Dynamic Range: 115 dB (A-wtd, 48 kHz)
• DAC Dynamic Range: 115 dB (A-wtd, 48 kHz)
• USB Recording Port: USB 2.0, Type-B
• AES/EBU Output: XLR Male
• Network Control Port: RJ-45
• AVB Audio Network Port: Ethercon
• Internal Processing: 32-bit, floating point
• Sampling Rate: 48 kHz (44.1 kHz coming soon)
• A/D/A Bit Depth: 24
• Reference Level for 0 dBFS: +18 dBu
• Total System Latency: 1.9 ms (local routing, analog in-analog out, all processing active)

Clock

• Jitter: <20 ps RMS (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
• Jitter Attenuation: >60 dB (1 ns in, 1 ps out)

Power / Environmental

• Connector: IEC
• Input-Voltage Range: 90 to 230 VAC (±10%)
• Power Requirements (continuous): 85W
• Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature: 0° to 40° Celsius / 32° to 104° Fahrenheit

Physical

• Dimensions (HxWxD):
  • StudioLive 16R: 1.75" x 19" x 12" (45 mm x 483 mm x 305 mm)
  • StudioLive 24R: 3.5" x 19" x 12" (90 mm x 483 mm x 305 mm)
  • StudioLive 32R: 3.5" x 19" x 12" (90 mm x 483 mm x 305 mm)
• Product Weight:
  • StudioLive 16R: 8.6 lbs. (3.9 kg)
  • StudioLive 24R: 10.8 lbs. (4.9 kg)
  • StudioLive 32R: 11.2 lbs. (5 kg)

5.6 StudioLive Series III Rackmount Mixer Block Diagrams

Block diagrams are available for download from the product pages for each model on the PreSonus website.

6 Warranty

6.1 Warranty Information

PreSonus's warranty obligations for this hardware product are limited to the terms set forth below:

How Consumer Law Relates To This Warranty:

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR BY COUNTRY OR PROVINCE). OTHER THAN AS PERMITTED BY LAW, PRESONUS® DOES NOT EXCLUDE, LIMIT OR SUSPEND OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE, INCLUDING THOSE THAT MAY ARISE FROM THE NONCONFORMITY OF A SALES CONTRACT. FOR A FULL UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR RIGHTS YOU SHOULD CONSULT THE LAWS OF YOUR COUNTRY PROVINCE OR STATE.

PreSonus Products And EU Statutory Warranty:

When you purchase PreSonus products, European Union consumer law provides statutory warranty rights in addition to the coverage you receive from the PreSonus limited warranty. A summary of the EU Statutory Warranty and the PreSonus Limited Warranty is below:

What This Warranty Covers:

PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc., ("PreSonus") warrants defects in material and workmanship in PreSonus-branded products under normal use. This Limited Warranty applies only to hardware products manufactured by or for PreSonus that can be identified by the PreSonus trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to them.

Exclusions and Limitations:

This warranty does not cover the following:

1. Damage caused by accident, abuse, improper installation, failure to follow instructions in the applicable owner's manual or improper operation, rental, product modification, alteration, or neglect.
2. Damage from improper grounding, faulty wiring (AC and signal), faulty equipment, or connection to a voltage range outside published specifications (see applicable owner's manual).
3. Damage to drivers or diaphragm assemblies found to have burnt voice coils from over/under driving or signal surge from another device.
4. Damage occurring during shipment or improper handling.
5. Damage caused by repair or service performed by persons not authorized by PreSonus.
6. Products on which the serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed.
7. Products purchased from an unauthorized PreSonus dealer (products that have transferable warranties are excluded from this provision, provided the customer and the product are registered with PreSonus).

Who This Warranty Protects:

This Warranty protects only the original retail purchaser of the product (products that have transferable warranties are excluded from this provision provided the customer and the product are registered with PreSonus).

How Long This Warranty Lasts:

The Warranty begins on the original date of purchase from the retail purchaser, and the duration is as follows:

1-Year Limited Warranty

3-Years Limited Warranty

What PreSonus Will Do:

PreSonus will repair or replace, at our sole and absolute option, products covered by this warranty at no charge for labor or materials. If the product must be shipped to PreSonus for warranty service, the customer must pay the initial shipping charges. PreSonus will pay the return shipping charges.

How to Get Warranty Service (USA):

1. You must have an active user account with PreSonus, and your hardware must be on file with your account. If you do not have an account, please go to: http://www.presonus.com/registration and complete the registration process.
2. Contact our Technical Support Department at (225) 216-7887 or log a support ticket at: http://support.presonus.com. TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF SENDING IN A PRODUCT THAT DOES NOT HAVE A PROBLEM, ALL SERVICE REQUESTS SHALL BE CONFIRMED BY OUR TECH SUPPORT DEPARTMENT.
3. The return authorization number as well as shipping instructions shall be provided after your service request is reviewed and confirmed.
4. The product should be returned for service in the original product packaging. Products may be shipped in a manufactured "flight"- or "road"-style cases but PreSonus will NOT cover any shipping damage to these cases. Products that are not shipped in the original product package or a manufactured case may not receive a warranty repair, at PreSonus's sole discretion. Depending on the product model and the condition of your original packaging, your product may not be returned to you in the original packaging. The return shipping box may be a generic box that has been fitted for that model tested if the original gift box is not available.

How to Get Warranty Service (outside of USA):

1. You must have an active user account with PreSonus and your hardware must be on file with your account. If you do not have an account, please go to: http://www.presonus.com/registration and complete the registration process.
2. Contact the Technical Support/Service Department for your region at http://www.presonus.com/buy/international_distributors and follow procedures provided by your PreSonus contact.

Limitation of Implied Warranties:

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LENGTH OF THIS WARRANTY. Some states, countries, or provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

Exclusion of Damages:

PRESONUS'S LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AT PRESONUS'S SOLE OPTION. IF PRESONUS ELECTS TO REPLACE THE PRODUCT, THE REPLACEMENT MAY BE A RECONDITIONED UNIT. IN NO EVENT WILL PRESONUS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES BASED ON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE, LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT OR OTHER ITEMS AT THE SITE OF USE, AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF PRESONUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some states, countries, or provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. If you have any questions about this warranty or service received, please contact PreSonus (USA) at +1 (225) 216-7887 or one of our authorized international distributors at: http://www.presonus.com/buy/international_distributors. Product features, design, and specifications are subject to change without notice. except the recipe, which is a classic.

Bonus: Chicken and Andouille Gumbo Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 C All-Purpose flour
• ¼ C Vegetable Oil
• 1 large onion (diced)
• 1 small onion (quartered)
• 6 celery stalks (diced)
• 1 large green bell pepper (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (2 minced, 1 whole)
• 1 lb link Andouille sausage
• 4 Chicken leg quarters
• 4 qt water
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
• 1-2 C frozen okra, sliced
• ¼ C fresh parsley, minced
• 6-8 eggs (optional)

Cooking Instructions:

1. In a large pot, combine whole chicken leg quarters, water, quartered onion, Old Bay, 2 bay leaves and 1 whole clove garlic. Cover and bring to a low boil. Simmer stock until chicken is falling off the bone. Remove the chicken and set aside. Discard the onion, bay leaves, and garlic, reserving the liquid.
2. In a heavy saucepan, heat 1 Tbsp of the oil on medium high heat and brown the andouille until it is cooked through. Set aside sausage for later.
3. In the same saucepan, add and heat remaining oil. Slowly add flour 1-2 Tbsp at a time, stirring continuously. Continue cooking and stirring the roux until it is a dark brown (it should look like melted dark chocolate). Be careful to not to get the oil too hot or the flour will burn and you'll have to start over.
4. Once roux has reached the correct color, add diced onion, celery, green pepper, and minced garlic. Cook until vegetables are very tender. Do not cover.
5. Slowly add 1 quart of chicken broth and bring to a low boil, stirring constantly.
6. Transfer roux mixture to a soup pot and bring to low boil. Do not cover, the roux will settle on the bottom of the pot and burn.
7. Add remaining chicken broth, bay leaves, and thyme. Simmer for 30 minutes.
8. While gumbo is simmering, debone and shred chicken and slice the andouille.
9. Add chicken and andouille to gumbo and return to a simmer. Simmer for 30-45 minutes.
10. Stir in frozen okra and parsley and bring to a rolling boil.
11. Optional: Crack one egg into a teacup and quickly pour into the boiling gumbo. Repeat with the other eggs being careful not to cluster them too closely. After all the eggs have risen back to the surface, reduce heat and simmer.
12. Correct seasoning with salt and pepper (red, white and/or black) if necessary.
13. Serve over rice with potato salad.

Serves 12