User manual CME MATRIX K V1.0

[. . . ] Matrix K User's Manual Version 1. 0 FCC INFORMATION (U. S. A) 1. This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by CME may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. [. . . ] The unique dual bus design makes Matrix K the best choice for use with a computer based hard-disk recording system or when you want to add a microphone to a digital instrument with line in and line outs. For example, use the Matrix K with a synthesizer with a sampling function or to add vocals to a digital piano with line inputs and outputs. After connecting Matrix K to your computer, your new music-making system will include many practical and convenient functions. Matrix K features not only inputs and outputs for transmitting signal to/from computer but also two headphone outputs with volume control knob for different monitoring needs. Matrix K also features different connectors such as Line In, Monitor Output, gain adjustable Mic In and Guitar In to satisfy all of your music-making needs. In addition, the Line In of Matrix K can receive un-balanced signals and convert into balanced signals. Furthermore, Matrix K provides +48V phantom power to support professional microphones. Matrix K is bus powered when it connects with computer via IEEE 1394 port (Matrix K FW) or USB port (Matrix K USB). It works with full functions without any other extra power adaptor is needed. Signals from the Line In, Mic In or Guitar In can be sent to the headphone outputs or monitor speakers directly by pressing the Direct Monitor button. Un-pressing the button will route those signals to the computer and then out through Matrix K back to the headphone output or monitor speakers. This is a convenient function to compare the sound before and after processing and recording on the computer. Besides working with computer, Matrix K can be used as a stand-alone device to add a microphone or guitar to a keyboard that has a line in and out. Simply connect the audio matrix and you can easily add a microphone or guitar to a digital piano with speakers or increase in the number of headphone outputs. Matrix K is a unique utility mixer that fits many different audio applications because of its flexible and powerful design. It's especially useful in a small computer recording environment. You'll find that Matrix K will come in handy for many different situations and that it's quality and cost performance is outstanding. 6 Matrix K User's Manual Configurations Front Panel Matrix K front panel has all of the input gain and output volume control knobs, and the switches for direct monitor, phantom power and guitar signal. XLR / TS combo connector You can connect a microphone or electrical guitar here. The XLR input is balanced and provides 48V phantom power (by pressing the "48V On / Off" button). The ¼" connector is un-balanced and is suitable for dynamic coiled microphone and electric guitar or bass. 2. In Peak Adjusts the gain of the signal from the combo connector. After activating "Direct Monitor" function. A red LED flashes when the input signal level is near distortion indicating it would be better to lower the input gain. 4. [. . . ] The gain of microphone can be adjusted via the "Mic / Guitar In" knob. Use the "Line Out Vol. " knob to adjust the main output volume. DVD player) to the "Stereo In" on the rear panel of the Matrix K. Connect the microphone to the XLR jack of the combo connector on the front panel of the Matrix K. [. . . ]