Cme MATRIX X V1.0 User Manual

Matrix X

Version 1.0

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This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual,

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use only high quality shielded cables. Cable(s) supplied with this product MUST be

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B Digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed

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in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which

problems by using one of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the de vice th at is being affected by the

interference.

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A. Connecting to a synthesizer or electric piano for live performance......10

B. Listen to music......................................................................................10

D. Vocal Practice and Karaoke..................................................................11

2. Working together with sound card..........................................................12

A. Recording from the Line In...................................................................12

B. Recording from a microphone..............................................................12

The Matrix X is a small, multi-function, professional audio system, which

integrates a microphone pre-ampli er with +48V phantom power, a Direct

Box for connecting a guitar or bass, a 5-channel dual bus stereo mixer and dual

headphone ampli ers. The unique dual bus design makes Matrix X the best

want to add a microphone to a digital instrument with line in and line outs. For

vocals to a digital piano with line inputs and outputs.

Using the Matrix X with a Sound card or simple computer USB Audio I/O

After connecting Matrix X to your sound card or I/O, your new music-making

not only inputs and outputs for transmitting signal to/from sound card but also

two headphone outputs with independent volume control knobs for different

monitoring needs. Matrix X 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 X can receive un-

balanced signals and convert into balanced signals. Furthermore, Matrix X

provides +48V phantom power to support professional microphones.

Hardware Direct Monitor is another advantage for Matrix X users. Signals from

the Line In, Mic In or Guitar In can be sent to the headphone outputs or monitor

will route those signals to the input of the sound card then out to the sound

processing and recording on the computer.

Besides working with a sound card, Matrix X can be used as a stand-alone

to a digital piano with speakers or increase in the number of headphone outputs.

Matrix X is a unique utility mixer that  ts many different audio applications

because of its  exible and powerful design. It’s especially useful in a small

Matrix X front panel has all of the input gain and output volume control knobs,

the detail of Matrix X front panel.

XLR / TS combo connector

You can connect a microphone or electrical guitar here. The XLR input

Mic / Guitar In

Adjusts the gain of the signal from the combo connector

A red LED  ashes when the input signal level is near distortion indicating it

would be better to lower the input gain.

A blue LED will light up and  ash if signal is available at the input channel

Monitor Vol

Adjusts the volume level of the Monitor Output

Adjusts the volume level of Head Phone 2

Adjusts the volume level of Head Phone 1

The  rst headphone output connector (stereo)

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