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PRE Guide6Activity LEDWhen lit (green), this LED indicates MIDI data is being received by PRE.Remote “Lock-Out” LEDWhen lit (green), this LED indicate

Chapter 2: Hardware Overview and Stand-Alone Operation 7MIDI Chan (Channel) Switch and LEDThis switch activates MIDI Channel selection mode. When lit,

PRE Guide8Source Switch and LEDsThis switch sets the active input source for indi-vidual PRE channels to Mic, Line, or Inst (instru-ment). The three S

Chapter 2: Hardware Overview and Stand-Alone Operation 948V Switch and LEDsThis switch applies 48V phantom power to the Mic Inputs. When lit (red), th

PRE Guide10Channel Mute Switches and LEDsEach PRE channel has a dedicated Mute switch to mute input signal. The respective Mute LED lights when muting

Chapter 2: Hardware Overview and Stand-Alone Operation 11PRE Back PanelPRE has the following back panel connectors:Mic Inputs 1–8These are balanced XL

PRE Guide12Output Trims 1–8The output trims are used to individually cali-brate each channel’s output and send level.The output trims are factory-cali

Chapter 2: Hardware Overview and Stand-Alone Operation 13Using PRE in Stand-Alone ModePRE can be used without Pro Tools as a stand-alone microphone pr

PRE Guide14To connect line level and instrument level sources:1 Press the Channel Select switch for the Line/Inst Input you will be using.2 Change t

Chapter 2: Hardware Overview and Stand-Alone Operation 15Adjusting Channel ControlsMost PRE parameters can be changed with front panel channel control

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PRE Guide16Adjusting Input GainTo set input gain on a channel:1 If the Gain/Param display currently shows a MIDI channel, press MIDI. The display sho

Chapter 3: Remote Operation 17chapter 3Remote OperationInstallation of PRE remote control in Pro Tools includes:• Making audio and MIDI connections to

PRE Guide18Connecting PRE to a Pro Tools SystemAudio ConnectionsPRE must be physically connected to an audio interface (such as HD I/O or 192 I/O) in

Chapter 3: Remote Operation 19Installations with Multiple PREsTo control multiple PREs through a single MIDI port, set each unit to a unique MIDI chan

PRE Guide20Configuring MIDI Studio in AMS for PRE(Mac Only)The following are basic instructions for config-uring PRE in the Apple Audio MIDI Setup app

Chapter 3: Remote Operation 218 Pro Tools supports the use of up to nine PREs at the same time. If you use multiple PREs, make sure that none of the

PRE Guide22Configuring Pro Tools Software for PREOnce PRE has been configured in AMS or MSS, it can be declared in the Pro Tools Peripherals dia-log a

Chapter 3: Remote Operation 23Declaring Multiple PREsYou can configure additional PREs (up to a total of nine) by repeating the above steps. Make sure

PRE Guide24For each declared PRE, the I/O Setup Mic Pre-amps page includes the PRE path name, and provides tools to map PRE output channels to an audi

Chapter 3: Remote Operation 25To remap multiple channels in a path do one of the following: Shift-click multiple channels, then drag the channels to

Contents iiicontentsChapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PRE Guide26Display of Active and Inactive StatusUnhighlighted (Italics) Indicates the path is inac-tive.Highlighted (Non-Italics) Indicates the path i

Chapter 3: Remote Operation 27Mic Preamp PathsWhen audio tracks or Auxiliary Inputs are cre-ated, their mono, stereo, or multichannel for-mat is defin

PRE Guide28Mic Preamp ControlsThe Mic Preamps view provides all the essential controls for a PRE channel in the Mix and Edit windows.Source and Input

Chapter 3: Remote Operation 29Mic Preamp WindowThe Mic Preamp window provides all the essen-tial PRE controls, plus a gain fader and access to the cha

PRE Guide30Gain Level Fader and Field Mic Preamp gain can be changed by clicking on the fader and moving the mouse, or by typing a valid gain value in

Appendix A: Specifications 31appendix aSpecificationsGain Range 0 dB to +69 dB, in approximately 3 dB steps. With Pad enabled, –18 to +51 dB.Input Imp

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Appendix B: Pinout Diagram for the PRE DB-25 Connector 33appendix bPinout Diagram for the PRE DB-25 ConnectorDB-25 ConnectorFigure 1. DB-25 Connector

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Appendix C: MIDI Controller Numbers 35appendix cMIDI Controller NumbersIf you do not have a Pro Tools Control Surface, you can use a third-party MIDI

PRE GuideivAppendix A. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Appendix

PRE Guide3611h Input Impedance 2 00h=1.5k, 01h=15k, 02h=1.5M12h Pad 2 00h=out, 7Fh=in13h Insert 2 00h=out, 7Fh=in14h 48V 2 00h=off, 7Fh=on15h Phase 2

Appendix C: MIDI Controller Numbers 3751h Input Impedance 6 00h=1.5k, 01h=15k, 02h=1.5M52h Pad 6 00h=out, 7Fh=in53h Insert 6 00h=out, 7Fh=in54h 48V 6

PRE Guide38PRE Gain Step TableTable 2. PRE Gain StepsStep vv Level dB1 00h 02 01h 33 02h 64 03h 95 04h 126 05h 157 06h 188 07h 219 08h 2410 09h 2711 0

Appendix D: Compliance Information 39appendix dCompliance InformationEnvironmental ComplianceDisposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the European Unio

PRE Guide40EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance)Avid declares that this product complies with the following standards regulating emissions and immunity:• F

Appendix D: Compliance Information 41Safety ComplianceSafety StatementThis equipment has been tested to comply with USA and Canadian safety certificat

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Index 43Numerics48V switchfront panel 9Pro Tools 28AAC power 12Activity LED 6adjusting input gain 16AMS (Apple MIDI Setup) 22analog devices, connectin

PRE Guide44II/O Setupresetting paths 25Import Settings 26input gain adjustment 16input impedancefront panel 8Pro Tools 28Input Z switch and LED 8Inser

Index 45Rregistration 2remapping PRE channels 24Remote LED 6Remote Lockout mode 6remote operation 17requirements 2returns 11SSelect switches and LEDs

Chapter 1: Introduction 1chapter 1IntroductionPRE is designed especially for use with Pro Tools® systems, but it can also be used as a stand-alone mic

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PRE Guide2System Requirements and Compatibility InformationWhen used as a stand-alone microphone pream-plifier, PRE is ready to use.For remote control

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Chapter 2: Hardware Overview and Stand-Alone Operation 5chapter 2Hardware Overview and Stand-Alone OperationThis chapter describes the PRE front and b