User Manual

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3 Hookup
3.1 Rear Panel Connections
StudioLive™ Series III
Owner’s Manual
Tape In/Out. These RCA input and output jacks can be used to connect a music
player (MP3, CD, tape) or other consumer device to your system. The Tape inputs are
an available input source within the mixer, while the Tape outputs mirror the output
of the Main output pair.
Monitor Outputs. This pair of balanced TRS outputs are intended to be connected to
a pair of monitors in the control room or sound booth. The level is controlled by the
Monitor knob in the Monitors section on the top panel.
AES Output. By default, the AES/EBU digital output receives the same signal as the
stereo Main outputs. However, you can route any of the mix buses, Tape input, or the
Solo bus to this output. Because the StudioLive cannot be synced externally, you will
need to use it as the master clock and set your AES-equipped device to receive word
clock externally via AES. Please consult the documentation for your external digital
device for instructions.
Power User Tip: This output can also be connected to S/PDIF-format devices, through the
use of an AES/EBU-S/PDIF adapter. A standard XLR-RCA adapter will not function. AES/
EBU-S/PDIF adapters contain impedance-matching circuitry that is required for proper
function.
Audio Network. This connection accepts both Ethercon and RJ-45 connections and
is used for AVB audio networking.
Ethernet Port. This RJ-45 port is used to connect your StudioLive to a standard LAN
network for control applications only.
Power User Tip: More information about AVB and control networking can be found in
Section 11.1.
USB Port. This female USB-B jack provides connection to a computer for audio
interfacing, control, and file transfer duties.