PreSonus Central Station PLUS - Manual (Page 23)

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Controls and Connections 5
5.2.2 Digital Inputs (24-bit/192 kHz)
Central Station automatically reads and locks to the sample
rate of the incoming digital stream and can receive and lock to
sample rates of 44.1, 48, 96, and 192 kHz. Both of these digital
inputs are designed for the S/PDIF stereo digital format.
Coaxial connectors are most commonly used for S/PDIF. While S/
PDIF coaxial connections may resemble the analog RCA connection
on consumer audio products, these connections should not be
confused. In recent years, Toslink optical connections have gain
popularity, especially in consumer-grade audio products like
DVD players. As with the professional AES/EBU format, a single
cable carries both channels of the stereo audio signal.
• Toslink. Accepts a stereo S/PDIF digital input signal via an optical connector.
• S/PDIF. Accepts a stereo S/PDIF digital signal
via a coaxial (RCA-type) connector.
5.2.3 Speaker Outputs L/R (A, B, and C)
These three stereo pairs of left (L) and right (R), line-level,
¼” balanced TRS outputs can connect to powered monitors
or to power amps for passive speakers. Only balanced
cables should be used when connecting the Central
Station to your monitors. Because of the Central Station’s
passive circuitry, using unbalanced cables can reduce the
output level and can introduce noise into your system.
5.2.4 Line Outputs
These outputs are ideal for connecting external headphone-distribution
systems or external mastering units. Again, only balanced cables should
be used when connecting your Central Station to these devices. Because
of the Central Station’s passive circuitry, using unbalanced cables can
reduce the output level and can introduce noise into your system.
• Main (L/R). Connect this stereo pair of left (L) and right (R),
line-level, ¼” balanced TRS outputs to a recording device.
There is no attenuator (volume control) on this output.
• Cue (L/R). Connect this stereo pair of left (L) and right (R), line-level,
¼” balanced TRS outputs to a headphone-distribution amplifier. The
front-panel Cue Output Level adjustment controls volume level.
POWER
12-18VDC
10Watts
POWER
12-18VDC
10Watts
POWER
12-18VDC
10Watts
Back Panel Layout 5.2