User Manual

7
2 Hookup
2.2 Back Panel Connections
Studio 2|6 and Studio 6|8
Owner’s Manual
MIDI and S/PDIF Breakout-Cable Connector (Studio 6|8). This is where you
connect the breakout cable for the MIDI and S/PDIF I/O.
• MIDI stands for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface.” However, MIDI
can be used for many things other than instruments and sequencing.
The MIDI inputs and outputs allow connection to a variety of MIDI-
equipped hardware, such as keyboard controllers, and can be used
to send and receive MIDI Machine Control and MIDI Time Code.
Note: MIDI does not carry audio signals but is frequently used to trigger or control an
audio source, such as a virtual instrument or hardware synthesizer. You should
ensure that MIDI data is correctly sent and received by the appropriate hardware or
software. You may also need to route hardware sound sources’ audio to the inputs of
your Studio-series interface. Please consult the User’s Manual of your MIDI devices for
help with MIDI setup and usage.
• The S/PDIF standard allows transmission of 2 channels of up to 24-bit,
96 kHz audio. The S/PDIF I/O also allows your Studio 6|8 interface
to send and receive word clock to external digital devices.
MIDI I/O (Studio 2|6). This is the MIDI input and output connections.
• MIDI stands for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface.” However, MIDI
can be used for many things other than instruments and sequencing.
The MIDI inputs and outputs allow connection to a variety of MIDI-
equipped hardware, such as keyboard controllers, and can be used
to send and receive MIDI Machine Control and MIDI Time Code.
Note: MIDI does not carry audio signals but is frequently used to trigger or control an
audio source, such as a virtual instrument or hardware synthesizer. You should
ensure that MIDI data is correctly sent and received by the appropriate hardware or
software. You may also need to route hardware sound sources’ audio to the inputs of
your Studio-series interface. Please consult the User’s Manual of your MIDI devices for
help with MIDI setup and usage.
Power Switch (Studio 6|8). This is the power switch for your Studio 6|8.
USB 2.0 Port. Use this port to connect your Studio-series interface to your computer.
While the Studio-series interfaces are USB 2.0 devices, they are fully compatible with
USB 3.0 connections. Do not connect your Studio-series interface to a USB 1.1 or
lower connection on your computer.
For Studio 2|6 owners, this connection also provides bus power.
Power Connection (Studio 6|8). This is where you connect the included 12V
external power supply.