Central Station PLUS Monitoring Controller
Central Station PLUS Monitoring Controller
Overview
When you want to switch between multiple sets of monitors and multiple analog and digital sources and hear exactly what your mix sounds like, with no coloration, you need the PreSonus® Central Station PLUS professional monitor controller. Its audiophile-quality, passive signal path, with no op-amps or ICs, and its S/PDIF inputs with 24-bit, 192 kHz D/A converters ensure the sonic transparency pros need.
Easily switch between three sets of stereo, analog input sources and one stereo digital input source and audition them with up to three pairs of speakers, with individual trim pots for each speaker. You also get two screaming-loud headphone amplifiers with individual level controls. If that's not enough, connect the line-level Cue outputs to a headphone distribution system, such as a PreSonus HP2, HP4 or HP60.
We've included plenty of extras. Talk to the musicians over the headphone and cue buses using the onboard talkback microphone, or connect a dynamic mic to the XLR Talkback input. A footswitch input enables hands-free talkback operation. A Mono switch sums the stereo source to check for phase problems, and Dim and Mute switches let you reduce or mute the speaker outputs without changing the main level knob. The included CSR-1 remote control lets you manage it all from your desktop.
With its I/O, audio quality and features, it's no surprise that the 1U rack-mount Central Station PLUS is the pro's choice for monitor control.
Overview
Features
- Passive audio path - no op amps or ICs - for minimal noise and coloration
- Manage 3 stereo analog sources and 1 digital source, using 2 stereo pairs of balanced ¼-inch line-level inputs, 1 stereo pair of unbalanced RCA line-level inputs and 2 S/PDIF digital inputs (coax and optical, 24-bit/192 kHz)
- Switch between 3 sets of monitor speakers using 3 stereo pairs of balanced ¼-inch, line-level speaker outputs with
- Speaker Select switches and recessed trim pot for each output
- Main section with with 2 (L/R) balanced ¼-inch, line-level outputs with Input-select switch, Aux-input level control, Output-level control and Mute, Dim (-20 dB) and Mono switches
- Cue section with 2 (L/R) balanced ¼-inch, line-level outputs, Input-select switch and Output-level control
- 2 loud stereo ¼-inch headphone outputs with dual-function volume controls and Main/Cue input switches
- Onboard electret condenser talkback microphone, balanced XLR Talkback microphone input w/level control (feeds Headphone and Cue outputs) and footswitch jack for hands-free talkback operation
- Dual 30-segment, fast-acting, peak-hold LED metering (dBu and dBfs) with Clear Peak switch and calibration to match DAW or other audio device
- Included Central Station Remote (CSR-1) wired remote control
- 1U 19-inch rack-mountable, rugged steel chassis and external AC power supply
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Highlights
High-Definition Digital Inputs
The Central Station PLUS’ coaxial and optical S/PDIF digital inputs provide up to 24-bit, 192 kHz digital-to-analog conversion, with more than 115 dB of dynamic range. The Central Station will automatically detect and lock to the sampling rate of the source device.
Passive Components for Transparent Audio
The Central Station PLUS uses no op-amps or ICs, only top-quality passive components, including military-grade, 1% tolerance metal-film resistors; multi-element potentiometers; and durable connectors. The result is a transparent signal path; maximum dynamic range, frequency response and headroom; and minimal noise and coloration.
CSR-1 Wired Remote Control
The included Central Station Remote (CSR-1) wired remote control connects via a DB15 cable and lets you manage Main Volume, Input Select, Output Select, Talkback, Mute, Dim, and Mono summing — all from your desktop. Rackmount the 1U Central Station PLUS and use the CSR-1 for ultimate control and flexibility.
Specs
Accessories
Footswitch
Optional 1-Button Footswitch for Talkback
Electronics
VoltageRequirements
100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
General
Color
Silver
Product Name
Central Station PLUS Monitoring Controller, Silver
Series
Monitoring Controllers
Hardware
Microphone Types
Internal Electret Condenser
SPDIF Connection Type
RCA 75Ω Coax and Toslink Optical
Speaker Output Connection Type
1/4" TRS, Balanced
Inputs
Auxiliary Input Connection Type
RCA Active, Unbalanced
Auxiliary Input Frequency Response
10 Hz-50 kHz (-0.5 dB)
Auxiliary Input Gain Range
-90 dB to +20 dB
Auxiliary Input Impedance
8 kΩ
Auxiliary Input Signal To Noise Ratio
> 115 dB (1 kHz @ 0 dBu, Unity Gain)
Auxiliary Input Total Harmonic Distortion
< 0.002% (1 kHz @ 0 dBu, Unity Gain)
Line Input Connection Type
1/4" TRS, Balanced
Line Inputs Frequency Response
> 1 MHz
Line Inputs Impedance
2-5 kΩ (Speaker Load and Trim Level Dependent)
Line Inputs Signal To Noise Ratio
> 140 dB
Line Inputs Total Harmonic Distortion
< 0.0005% (1 kHz @ 0 dBu)
Microphone Input Connection Type
XLR Female, Balanced
Microphone Preamp Gain Control Range
15 to 55 dB
Microphone Preamp Input Impedance
2,400Ω
Measurements
Product Depth
6.25" (15.9 cm)
Product Height
1.75" (44.45 mm)
Product Width
19" (48.3 cm)
Miscellaneous
Power Cable
External A.C. Transformer/Internal Linear
Output
Cue Output Connection Type
1/4" TRS Active-Impedance Balanced
Cue Output Dim Attenuation
-30 dB (Talkback Activated)
Cue Output Frequency Response
10 Hz-50 kHz (-0.5 dB)
Cue Output Gain Range
-90 dB to 0 dB
Cue Output Impedance
51 ohms
Cue Output Total Harmonic Distortion
Less than 0.003% (1 kHz @ 0 dBu)
Headphone Outputs Frequency Response
10 Hz-50 kHz (+1 dB)
Headphone Outputs Maximum Output
150 mW/Channel @ 60Ω Load
Headphone Outputs Total Harmonic Distortion
0.015% (150 mW/Channel @ 60Ω Load)
Main And Line Outputs Frequency Response
10 Hz-50 kHz (-0.5 dB)
Main And Line Outputs Output Impedance
51Ω
Main And Line Outputs Total Harmonic Distortion
< 0.0025%
Main Outputs Connection Type
1/4" TRS, Balanced
SPDIF Maximum Output
+18 dBu (Active-Balanced)
SPDIF Total Harmonic Distortion
0.0025% (1 kHz @ -1 dBfs)
Performance
Microphone Sensitivity
-42 dB
SPDIF Supported Sample Rates
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Speakers
Speaker Output Dim Attenuation
-30 dB
Speaker Output Main Level Range
-90 dB to 0 dB
Speaker Output Trim Range
-90 dB to 0 dB