User Manual

1. Connect to a host computer with a
standard USB cable (Type A to Type
B). When connected to laptop or
desktop computer, the MicroBook
IIc is powered by this USB 2.0
connection.
2. This USB 2.0 Micro-B jack is for
power only.
DO NOT use this port
to connect to a host computer. Use
it for power when connecting the
MicroBook IIc to an iPad. For
details, see “Connecting to an iOS
device” on page 18.
3. This stereo, 24-bit S/PDIF digital
output mirrors the Main Out.
4. This eighth-inch “stereo mini” jack
serves as an alternative input for
Line Inputs 3-4. For example, you
can plug in an iPod or CD player
here, instead of using the quarter-
inch jacks to the right.
DO NOT
plug a cable into this mini jack at
the same time as the quarter-inch
jacks.
To avoid ground loop
noise
, don’t connect a device with
another power source (such as an
iPod connected to a computer).
5. These two analog inputs are
balanced TRS (tip/ring/sleeve)
quarter-inch connectors that can
also accept an unbalanced plug.
These inputs (3-4) do not have mic
pre-amps, so they are best used
for synthesizers, drum machines,
effects processors, and other
devices with line level signals
(either -10 or +4). The CueMix FX
software lets you adjust the input
level for recording. If you use these
quarter inch jacks, DO NOT plug a
cable in to the stereo mini jack.
6. This eighth-inch “stereo mini” jack
serves as a stereo line level analog
output that is completely
independent from the Main Out
(to the right).
7. These two balanced, quarter-inch
jacks serve as the MicroBook’s
main outputs. You can connect
them to a set of powered studio
monitors. To control volume, push
the VOL knob on the top repeat-
edly until the speaker LED is lit. You
can hear the output of your audio
software on these Main Outs, and
also use CueMix FX to monitor live
MicroBook inputs.
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To minimize noise that may be
produced by connected devices:
• Use balanced TRS quarter-inch
cables whenever possible.
• Use the MicroBook’s balanced
quarter-inch connectors instead
of the eighth-inch stereo “mini”
connectors whenever possible.
• Don’t make unbalanced audio
connections between the Micro-
Book and a FireWire or USB
device while the other device is
connected to any computer.
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