PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 - Manual (Page 13)

2 Connecting to a Computer
2.5 FireWire Sends and Returns
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2.5 FireWire Sends and Returns
When using the StudioLive as an audio interface, it is important to understand
the terms “FireWire send” and “FireWire return.” Because the audio interface
in the StudioLive is completely integrated with the other functions of
the mixer, the FireWire I/O is designed to work as an independent bus.
You can route (send) signals from other buses to the FireWire bus, and its
output (return) signal is hard-coded to designated mixer channels.
• The StudioLive 24.4.2 has 32 available sends and 26 returns.
• The StudioLive 16.4.2 has 32 available sends and 18 returns.
• The StudioLive 16.0.2 has 16 available sends and 16 returns.
2.5.1 Channel FireWire Sends
FireWire sends 1 through 24/16 are hard-coded to be sent pre-
fader from the 24/16 input channels of the StudioLive. These
sends can be pre- or post-Fat Channel EQ and dynamics.
To record the EQ and dynamics processing on any channel, simply enable the Dig
Out button. It will illuminate, indicating that the Fat Channel signal path is being
routed to the FireWire send. If this mode is not enabled, the signal sent via FireWire
will be post-trim and post-analog insert (if applicable).
StudioLive 16.02. Owners: The exceptions to this rule are FireWire sends 15/16.
These FireWire sends are Flexible Inputs and can be set to record either the
analog signal on inputs 15 and 16 on the back of your StudioLive or the main
mix. Section 3.7.2 discusses how to assign these Flexible Input Sends.
Power User Tip: When the Flexible Input pair is set to record the main
mix, you can still connect a microphone or instrument to analog inputs
15 and 16, use them in your mix, and record them as a part of the main
mix. However, they cannot be recorded as individual tracks.
2.5.2 Auxiliary FireWire Sends (StudioLive 16.4.2 and 24.4.2 only)
The StudioLive 16.4.2 and 24.4.2 feature additional FireWire sends
that can be routed in stereo pairs from the Setup tab in VSL. Any
combination of the following inputs and buses can be selected:
• Main Mix Left / Right
• Subgroup 1 and 2
• Subgroup 3 and 4
• Aux Send 1 and 2
• Aux Send 3 and 4
• Aux Send 5 and 6
• Aux Send 7 and 8 (StudioLive 24.4.2 only)
• Aux Send 9 and 10 (StudioLive 24.4.2 only)
• Aux Send A and B (EFXA and EFXB Send)
• Aux Return A (Aux Input A)
• Aux Return B (Aux Input B)
• FX Return A (EFXA Return)
• FX Return B (EFXB Return)
• 2 Track Left/Right
• Talkback Left/Right
• Solo Left/Right