PreSonus Central Station Studio Control Center

The PreSonus Central Station is the professional's choice for monitor control. 

Not only does Central Station allow you to switch between three sets of stereo, analog input sources, it also includes two S/PDIF digital sources and the functionality to let you audition these sources with up to three pairs of speakers. Additionally, the Central Station comes with a pair of line-level main outputs, a pair of line-level cue outputs and two headphone amplifiers with individual level controls. A Mono switch sums the stereo source so you can check for phase problems, and a Dim switch lets you reduce the speaker output by 20 dB.

Central Station 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 and a recessed trim pot for each speaker output
• Cue section with input-select switch and output-level control
• Main section with input-select switch, aux-input level control, output-level control and mute, dim (-20 dB), and mono switches
• 2 headphone outputs, each with dual-function volume controls and 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 calibrated to match DAW or other audio device
• Footswitch jack for hands-free talkback operation
• Remote controllable via optional Control Station Remote (CSR-1)

Input/Output

• 4 balances 1/4" 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 1/4", line-level speaker outputs (3 L/R pairs) with separate, passive volume controls
• 2 balanced 1/4" line-level main outputs (1 L/R pair) with source selection
• 2 balanced 1/4" line-level cue outputs (1 L/R pair) with volume controls and main-cue input switches
• 1 DB15 port for optional Control Station Remote (CSR-1)

PreSonus Central Station Audio Control Center Manual