Matrix X User’s Manual Version 1.0 Version 1.
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Contents FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A)..............................................2 Introducing the Matrix X................................................4 Front Panel....................................................................5 Rear Panel.....................................................................6 Connection examples...................................................8 Connection examples of front panel.................................................................
Introducing the Matrix X The Matrix X is a small, multi-function, professional audio system, which integrates a microphone pre-amplifier with +48V phantom power, a Direct Box for connecting a guitar or bass, a 5-channel dual bus stereo mixer and dual headphone amplifiers. The unique dual bus design makes Matrix X 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.
Front Panel Matrix X front panel has all of the input gain and output volume control knobs, and the switches for direct monitor, phantom power and guitar signal. Below is the detail of Matrix X front panel. 1. 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). It is suitable for professional condenser microphones.
9. Phantom power LED This LED will light up when phantom power supply is turned on and is providing power to XLR input 10. 48V On / Off Switches the phantom power on or off. Turn phantom power on by pressing the button. 11. Guitar On / Off Pressing this button will activate the TS connector of the combo connector to receive external signals. 12. Direct Monitor Switches the direct monitor function On or Off.
17. Monitor Output Signal monitor output connectors, the left channel is on the top, the right channel is on the bottom. Both of the two connectors are balanced 1/4” TRS jacks. 18. Sound Card Output These are stereo outputs of Matrix X. Please connect here to the Line In of your sound card or the Aux In of an external device. These jacks could be used as auxiliary outputs as well. The Left channel is on the top and the Right channel is on the bottom. Both of the two connectors are balanced 1/4” TRS jacks.
Connection examples The Matrix X is a very flexible device that features many input and output connectors for different usage and applications. You can connect various external equipment to meet your audio needs. Connection examples of front panel Note: You can only connect ONE device to the XLR / TS combo connector at the same time, either an XLR microphone or TS E.guitar/bass. The fig. Shows that the XLR / TS combo connector can be used to connect XLR microphones, as well as TS E.
Connection examples of rear panel Signal flow chart (block diagram) The flow chart below shows how signals are routed through the Matrix X, which may help you better understand how to use the Maxtrix X.
Examples of Matrix X usage Matrix X features various input and output connectors to use either in standalone mode or used with sound card or external device. It will meet most of your music making, practicing and listening needs. There are some examples of Matrix X usage below to explain how to set up and connect Matrix X to your system. Please refer to them as a quick start guide. 1.
to the “Sound Card In” on the rear panel of the Matrix X. 2. Press the“Direct Monitor” button down. 3. Please adjust the output volume from the sound source or active speakers. You can do the same thing by adjusting the “Monitor Vol.” knob. C. Practicing or playing Electric Guitar / Bass along with music 1. Connect the Line Out of a sound source (e.g. DVD player) to the “Line Input” on the rear panel of the Matrix X. 2.
3. Press the “48V On / Off” button down. 4. Press the “Direct Monitor” button down. 5. Start playing music and enjoying Karaoke. 6. Please adjust music volume on the external sound source. The gain of microphone can be adjusted via the “Mic / Guitar In” knob. Use the “Monitor Vol.” knob to adjust the main output volume. (c) Microphone with TS connector 1. Connect the Line Out of the sound source (e.g. DVD player) to the “Line Input” on the rear panel of the Matrix X. 2.
on the front panel of the Matrix X. Adjust the gain by turning the “Mic / Guitar In” knob. 2. Set the recording device driver in the recording software. 3. Pick-up the audio signal from the microphone and start recording in the software. 4. Use the input gain slider bar in the sound card’s control panel or “Mic / Guitar In” knob of Matrix X to set the microphone input signal gain to the software. (b) Phantom power Microphone with XLR connector 1.
Matrix X setting chart Mode Usage Listen to music Practice or play Electrical Guitar / Bass along with music Microphone with selfpowered and XLR connector Stand-alone Microphone with XLR Karaoke connector but without selfpowered Microphone with TS connector Record from Line In Microphone with selfpowered and XLR connector With sound Record from M i c r o p h o n e w i t h X L R microphone connector but without selfcard powered Microphone with TS connector Record from Electrical guitar (bass) O : Button pr
◎ 48V phantom power with switch (press button), provides power to XLR only ◎ 1 phantom power LED (green) indicates the status of phantom power supply ◎ 1 “Direct Monitor” button toggles the input signal between direct monitoring of the input or the sound card output.
