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6. Stereo Out: Connect these 1/4" TRS outputs to your speaker system (not included). The signal
sent out of these outputs is the main mix. In the MPC software, you can set what is routed to these
outputs in the Program Mixer tab, by selecting 1,2 as the Out for one pad or multiple pads.
7. Assignable Mix Out: Connect these 1/4" TRS outputs to an external mixer (not included). The
signal sent from these outputs is full-volume (0 dB). In the MPC software, you can set what is
routed to these outputs in the Program Mixer tab, by selecting 3,4 as the Out for one pad or
multiple pads.
8. S/PDIF In/Out: Use standard RCA cables to connect these jacks to devices that can send/receive
digital audio.
9. Mic In: Connect an external sound source or microphone to these jacks using standard 1/4" TRS
or XLR cables. Make sure to set the Mic / Line Switch appropriately.
10. Mic / Line Switch: Set this switch appropriately for the device you connected to the Mic In jacks. If
your sound source is a microphone, set it to Mic. If your sound source is a line-level device, like an
external mixer or keyboard, set it to Line.
11. Phantom Power Switch: This switch activates and deactivates phantom power. When activated,
phantom power supplies +48V to both Mic In inputs. Please note that most dynamic microphones
do not require phantom power, while most condenser microphones do. Consult your microphone's
documentation to find out whether it needs phantom power.
12. Phono In: Connect these RCA inputs to an external sound source (e.g., a turntable, CD player,
etc.). Make sure to set the Phono / Line Switch appropriately.
13. Phono / Line Switch: Flip this switch to the appropriate position, depending on the device
connected to the Phono In jacks. If you are using phono-level turntables, set this switch to Phono
to provide the additional amplification needed for phono-level signals. If using a line-level device,
such as a CD player or sampler, set this switch to Line.
14. Ground Terminal: If you connected a phono-level turntable to the Phono In jacks and are hearing
a low hum or buzz, this could mean that the turntable is not grounded. If the turntable has a
grounding wire, connect it to this terminal.
Note: Some turntables have a grounding wire built into the RCA connection and, therefore, nothing
needs to be connected to the grounding terminal.
15. MIDI In: Use a five-pin MIDI cable to connect the MIDI Out of an optional external MIDI device to
the MIDI In of MPC Renaissance.
16. MIDI Out: Use a five-pin MIDI cable to connect the MIDI Out of MPC Renaissance to the MIDI In of
an optional external device.
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