PreSonus AudioBox 1818VSL - Manual (Page 7)

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Introduction 1.1
Overview 1
1.0 Overview
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus AudioBox™ 1818VSL. PreSonus Audio
Electronics has designed the AudioBox 1818VSL utilizing high-grade components to
ensure optimum performance that will last a lifetime. Loaded with 8 high-headroom,
Class A, XMAX™ microphone preamplifiers; a built-in 18x18 USB 2.0 recording
and playback engine; MIDI I/O; S/PDIF I/O; ADAT I/O; BNC word clock output;
Fat Channel processing with 3-band EQs, compressors, limiters, and downward
expanders; delay and reverb effects; and more, AudioBox 1818VSL breaks new
boundaries for music performance and production. All you need is a computer with
a USB 2.0 connection, a few microphones and cables, powered speakers, and your
instruments, and you are ready to record in the studio or in front of a live audience!
We encourage you to contact us at 225-216-7887 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time)
with questions or comments regarding your PreSonus AudioBox 1818VSL.
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 and are confident that you will enjoy your AudioBox 1818VSL!
ABOUT THIS MANUAL: We suggest that you use this manual to familiarize yourself with the
features, applications, and correct connection procedures for your AudioBox 1818VSL before trying
to connect it to your computer. This will help you avoid problems during installation and setup.
Throughout this manual you will find Power User Tips that can quickly make you an
AudioBox 1818VSL expert. In addition to the Power User Tips, you will find an assortment
of audio tutorials at the back of this manual. These tutorials cover everything from
microphone placement to equalizer and compression-setting suggestions.