Features:

Take command of your monitors:

You need to be able to switch between multiple sets of monitors and hear what your mix sounds like with and without a subwoofer. You want to be able to switch between multiple analog and digital sources. And you want to do it without sacrificing clarity and transparency. Meet the Central Station PLUS, the professionals choice for monitor control.

A variety of connections for all of your sources and destinations:

With Central Station, you can easily switch between three sets of stereo, analog input sources and one stereo digital input source. The digital inputs provide up to 24-bit, 192 kHz digital-to-analog conversion, and the converters deliver more than 115 dB of dynamic range. The Central Station will automatically detect and lock to the sampling rate of the source device.You can audition these sources 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 two sets of cans arent enough, simply connect the line-level cue outputs to a headphone distribution system—say, a PreSonus HP2, HP4, or HP60. And because Central Station is a 1U rack-mount device, with only one multi-conductor cable running to the remote control on your desktop, all of the cabling is in the back of your rack, where it belongs.

Pure, audiophile-quality sound:

The pros know that for critical listening, a monitor-control system must be as sonically transparent as possible. Thats why we gave the Central Station an audiophile-quality, passive signal path, with no op-amps or ICs, and we equipped the S/PDIF inputs with high-definition, 24-bit, 192 kHz D/A converters.The Central Station uses the highest-quality passive components, including military-grade, 1% tolerance, metal-film resistors; multi-element potentiometers; and durable connectors to deliver the highest sonic performance. This ensures the most transparent signal path and maximizes dynamic range, frequency response, and headroom while minimizing noise and coloration.

A wealth of features gives you a complete monitoring solution:

Weve included plenty of extras to make your studio work easy and efficient. 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. Use a footswitch for hands-free talkback operation. A Mono switch sums the stereo source so you can check for phase problems, and Dim and Mute switches let you reduce or mute the speaker outputs without changing the referenced position on your main level knob. To top it off, the included CSR-1 remote control lets you manage it all from your desktop.With its combination of I/O, audio quality, and features, its no surprise that the Central Station PLUS is indeed the professionals choice for monitor control.

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
• Recessed trim pot for each speaker output

Cue section with:

Input-select switch

Output-level control

Main section with:

Input-select switch

Aux-input level control

Output-level control

Mute, Dim (-20 dB), and Mono switches

2 headphone outputs, each with:

Dual-function volume controls

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
• Calibrate to match DAW or other audio device

Footswitch jack for hands-free talkback operation

Included Control Station Remote (CSR-1) provides remote control of:

• Main Volume
• Input select
• Output select
• Talkback
• Mute
• Dim
• Mono

Input/Output:

4 balanced ¼" 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 ¼", line-level speaker outputs (3 L/R pairs) w/separate, passive volume controls

2 balanced ¼", line-level Main outputs (1 L/R pair) with source selection

2 balanced ¼", line-level Cue outputs (1 L/R pair) with volume control and source selection

2 stereo ¼" headphone jacks w/dual-function volume controls and Main-Cue input switches

1 DB15 port for optional Control Station Remote (CSR-1)

Digitalia:

S/PDIF coax and optical digital inputs

High-definition, 24-bit, 192 kHz D/A converters (115 dBu dynamic range)

Physical:

1U 19" rack-mountable, rugged steel chassis

External AC power supply

CSR-1 Remote:

Remote-control all functions of Central Station, including:

• Input switching
• Speaker selection
• Main volume
• Talkback system

Onboard electret condenser talkback microphone

Talk button (momentary switch) for talkback system

Active light shows when CSR-1 is controlling main volume

Connects with a proprietary DB15 cable (included)

Keep desktop neat and clutter-free

Technical Specifications: Audio Inputs: TRS 1 & 2:

Type: ¼" TRS Passive-Balanced

Input Impedance: 2-5 kO (Speaker load and Trim level dependent)

S/N Ratio: > 140 dB

THD+N: < 0.0005% (1 kHz @ 0 dBu)

Frequency Response: > 1 MHz

AUX:

Type: RCA Active-Unbalanced

Input Impedance: 8 kO

S/N Ratio: > 115 dB (1 kHz @ 0 dBu, Unity gain)

THD+N: < 0.002% (1 kHz @ 0 dBu, Unity gain)

Frequency Response: 10 Hz-50 kHz, -0.5 dB

Gain Range: -90 dB to +20 dB

S/PDIF:

Types: RCA 75O coax and Toslink optical

Dynamic Range: 117 dB

THD+N: 0.0025% (1 kHz @ -1 dBfs)

Maximum output: +18 dBu (Active-Balanced)

Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz

Note: All Input specifications (except Input Impedance) measured at Speaker A output, Trim and Main Level set to maximum. Physical:

Main Chassis

Package Type: 1U steel chassis

Dimensions: 19 (W) x 1.75 (H) x 6.25 (D) inches

Weight: 5.0 Lbs

External Power Supply (factory configured):

Package Type: Molded Plastic

Dimensions: 2.5 (W) X 2.3 (H) X 4.0 (D) inches

Weight: 2.5 Lbs

Input Meters:

Type: Dual 30 segment LED w/ Peak Hold

Range: -48 dB to +18 dB (-66 dBfs to 0 dBfs)

Accuracy: > 0.25 dB

Frequency Range: 10 Hz-22 kHz

Calibrate Range: °±18 dB

Audio Outputs: Speakers:

Type: ¼" TRS Passive-Balanced

Type-Mono Activated: ¼" TRS Active-Impedance Balanced

Trim Range: -90 dB to 0 dB

Main Level Range: -90 dB to 0 dB

Dim Attenuation: -30 dB

Main:

Type: ¼" TRS Active-Balanced

Output Impedance: 51O

THD+N: < 0.0025%

Frequency Response: 10 Hz-50 kHz, -0.5dB

Cue:

Type: ¼" TRS Active-Impedance Balanced

Output Impedance: 51O

THD+N: Less than 0.003% (1 kHz @ 0 dBu)

Frequency Response: 10 Hz-50 kHz, -0.5 dB

Gain Range: -90 dB to 0 dB

Dim Attenuation: -30 dB (Talkback activated)

Headphones:

Type: ¼" TRS Active Stereo

Maximum Output: 150 mW/channel @ 60O load

THD+N: 0.015% (150 mW/channel @ 60O load)

Frequency Response: 10 Hz-50 kHz, +1 dB

Talkback: Dynamic Microphone Input:

Type: XLR Female Balanced

Input Impedance: 2400O

Internal Microphone:

Type: Electret Condenser

Sensitivity: -42 dB

Mic Preamp:

Gain Range: 15-55 dB

Power Supply:

Type: External A.C. Transformer/Internal Linear

Power Consumption: 40 VA

CSR-1 Control Station Remote:

Dimensions: 0.38 (W) x 5.75 (H) x 2.38 (D) inches

Weight: 1.25 Lbs.

Cable: 12-foot DE15M to DE15M (male-male)

Model:	CENTRALSTNPLUS
Manufacturer:	Presonus