Presonus Central Station Plus

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Presonus Central Station Plus

Presonus

Central Station Plus

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Product Info

Article Number: 272416
Brand: Presonus
Model: Central Station Plus
Price: $691.90

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The Central Station Plus is a solid choice for serious home and project studios. Its clean signal path and convenient features, especially the talkback, make it a workflow enhancer. If you're looking for a straightforward, reliable monitor controller without a ton of bells and whistles, this is a great option for engineers and producers.

Product Description

  • Presonus Central Station Plus
  • Studio Monitoring Interface
  • Completely passive signal path
  • Five stereo inputs (2 and 3 digital analog)
  • 24-bit / 192kHz DAC (> 117 dB dynamic range) via SPDIF and TOSLINK
  • 3 Pairs of monitor outputs; with single volume control
  • Talkback function directly on the device
  • Highly accurate 30-segment LED
  • 2 Headphone amplifier with separate volume control
  • MAIN and CUE outputs handle different input sources
  • Including remote control CSR-1
PROS
  • • Passive design preserves signal integrity and sonic purity.
  • • Excellent DAC provides a remarkably clean and detailed soundstage.
  • • The included CSR-1 remote offers convenient control from your mixing position.
  • • Multiple monitor outputs allow for flexible A/B/C comparison workflows.
CONS
  • • Limited routing options compared to more complex, software-driven solutions.
  • • The passive design means it requires a powerful main output signal to function optimally.
  • • Build quality, while decent, uses primarily plastic components, which might feel less premium.

Product Video

Key Features

Channels 5 Stereo
Sources 2 Analog, 3 Digital (SPDIF, TOSLINK)
Talkback Integrated with dedicated mic input
Headphone Outs 2
Connections Multiple XLR, TRS, RCA, SPDIF, TOSLINK
Weight 10.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It generally improves transparency by minimizing coloration, but you’ll need a strong preamp output for optimal results.
It's perfectly adequate for basic communication; the mic quality is serviceable but won't replace a dedicated, high-end talkback system.
Due to the passive nature, monitors with exceptionally low output might require a dedicated gain stage to achieve sufficient volume.

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