PreSonus Studio Channel

The PreSonus Studio Channel gives music-technology students hands-on experience with the signal processing found in professional studios. Its tube preamp, compressor and EQ can be used independently, making it particularly useful for teaching gain structure, dynamics and tonal shaping.

It connects to microphones, instruments and line-level equipment, then feeds an audio interface, mixer, amplifier or PA system.

Education Highlights

• Single-channel analogue processing for studio and live use

• Class A 12AX7 tube preamp with adjustable Tube Drive

• Variable VCA compressor with manual or automatic attack and release

• Three-band parametric EQ with switchable pre/post-compressor routing

• 48V phantom power for compatible condenser microphones

• 80Hz high-pass filter, -20dB pad and polarity reverse

• XLR microphone, line-level and front-panel instrument inputs

• Balanced XLR and 1/4-inch outputs

• Backlit analogue VU meter for output or gain-reduction monitoring

• Individual bypass controls help students compare processed and unprocessed signals

• Rugged 1U rackmount steel chassis for fixed studio installations

• External power supply included