User Manual-for Mac

INSTALLING THE 896MK3 HARDWARE
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CONNECT AUDIO INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
The 896mk3 audio interface has the following
audio input and output connectors:
■ 8 combo-style XLR/quarter-inch analog inputs
■ 8 XLR analog outputs
■ 2 XLR main outs
■ AES/EBU input/output
■ S/PDIF input/output
■ ADAT optical input/output
Here are a few things you should keep in mind as
you are making these connections to other devices.
Analog inputs
Connect a microphone, guitar, instrument or line
level analog input to any XLR/quarter-inch combo
jack with either a standard mic cable or a balanced/
unbalanced cable with a quarter-inch plug.
Phantom power
If you are connecting a condenser microphone or
other device that requires phantom power, push
and hold the corresponding front-panel Trim
rotary encoder for a few seconds to toggle phantom
power. The red LED will turn on or off accordingly.
☛ Always disable phantom power before
inserting a quarter-inch plug.
Tr i m
Both the XLR mic input and the high-impedance
quarter-inch guitar input are equipped with 53 dB
gain. Use the corresponding front panel trim knob
to adjust the input level as needed for each input.
The LCD provides visual feedback as you turn the
trim knob.
Figure 4-4: The LCD gives you feedback as you turn the TRIM knobs for
the analog inputs.
The 896mk3’s input trims are digitally controlled,
so they allow you to make fine-tuned adjustments
in 1 dB increments. You can also adjust trim in the
MOTU CueMix FX software. See “Input trim” on
page 80.
-20 dB pad
If the input signal is too hot with the trim turned all
the way down, engage the -20dB pad for the input
on the front panel. To toggle the -20 dB pad for an
input, quickly push its TRIM rotary encoder. The
green LED will turn on or off accordingly.
☛ For line level quarter-inch inputs, turn on the
pad.
Figure 4-3: the 896mk3 front panel.
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