The professional choice for monitor control, the Central Station PLUS enables you to easily manage three sets of stereo analog sources and two stereo S/PDIF digital sources and audition them with three pairs of speakers. You get screaming-loud headphone amps; fast, accurate metering; an audiophile-quality, passive signal path; and a wealth of special features—all in one rackspace. The included remote control lets you manage your monitors from your desktop.
Audio Inputs |
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TRS 1 & 2 |
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Type | ¼" TRS Passive-Balanced |
Input Impedance | 2-5 kΩ (Speaker load and Trim level dependent) |
S/N Ratio | > 140 dB |
THD+N | < 0.0005% (1 kHz @ 0 dBu) |
Frequency Response | > 1 MHz |
AUX |
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Type | RCA Active-Unbalanced |
Input Impedance | 8 kΩ |
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 |
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Types | RCA 75Ω 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 |
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Main Chassis |
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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) |
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Package Type | Molded Plastic |
Dimensions | 2.5 (W) X 2.3 (H) X 4.0 (D) inches |
Weight | 2.5 lbs |
Input Meters |
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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 |
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Speakers |
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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 |
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Type | ¼" TRS Active-Balanced |
Output Impedance | 51Ω |
THD+N | < 0.0025% |
Frequency Response | 10 Hz-50 kHz, -0.5dB |
Cue |
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Type | ¼" TRS Active-Impedance Balanced |
Output Impedance | 51Ω |
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 |
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Type | ¼" TRS Active Stereo |
Maximum Output | 150 mW/channel @ 60Ω load |
THD+N | 0.015% (150 mW/channel @ 60Ω load) |
Frequency Response | 10 Hz-50 kHz, +1 dB |
Talkback |
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Dynamic Microphone Input |
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Type | XLR Female Balanced |
Input Impedance | 2400Ω |
Internal Microphone |
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Type | Electret Condenser |
Sensitivity | -42 dB |
Mic Preamp |
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Gain Range | 15-55 dB |
Power Supply |
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Type | External A.C. Transformer/Internal Linear |
Power Consumption | 40 VA |
CSR-1 Control Station Remote |
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Dimensions | 5.25 (W) x 5.75 (H) x 2.38 (D) inches |
Weight | 1.25 lbs. |
Cable | 12-foot DE15M to DE15M (male-male) |
“Klanglich ist alles einwandfrei…. eine durchaus gute Schaltzentrale mit einer Menge nützlicher Features…. recht vielseitig.... Konzept, Arbeitsweise und Aufbau sind logisch und übersichtlich. (Everything is perfect in terms of sound…. a very good control ”
Matthias Steinwachs, Amazona.de, June 2022
“PreSonus’ Central Station Plus is one of the most feature packed monitor control systems available for professional studios and home setups alike.”
staff, DJ Booth, March 2017
“The Central Station is a sturdy, well-designed monitoring device that takes a hands-off approach to the audio signal.”
Kyle Bittinger and Ramsey Tantawi, Tape Op, November 2004