Rear Panel - Akai MPC X User Manual

Rear Panel

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1. Power Input: Use the included power adapter to connect MPC Touch to a power outlet. Alternatively, you can
power MPC Touch via the USB port only, but the touchscreen will be disabled.
2. Power Switch: Turns MPC Touch's power on/off.
3. USB Port: Use the included USB cable to connect this high-retention-force USB port to an available USB port on
your computer. This connection allows MPC Touch to send/receive MIDI and audio data to/from the MPC software.
You can power MPC Touch via the USB port only, but the touchscreen will be disabled.
4. Rec Vol: Turn this knob to adjust the gain of the incoming signal from the inputs. Be careful when setting this
knob at higher levels, which can cause the signal to distort.
5. Master Vol: Turn this knob to adjust the volume of the outputs and phones output.
6. Inputs (1/4" / 6.35 mm): Use standard 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS cables to connect these inputs to audio sources
(microphone, mixer, synthesizer, etc.). Turn the Rec Vol knob to set their input levels.
7. Outputs (1/4" / 6.35 mm): Use standard 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS cables to connect these outputs to your speaker
system, external mixer, etc. The signal sent out of these outputs is the master mix. Turn the Master Vol knob to
set the volume level.
Tip: To route a program to these outputs, set its routing to Out 1,2 in the Channel Mixer when the Mixer field is
set to Programs. See
8. Phones (1/8" / 3.5 mm): Connect standard 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo headphones to this output. Turn the Master Vol
knob to set the volume level.
9. MIDI Out (1/8" / 3.5 mm): Use the included 1/8"-to-5-pin adapter and a five-pin MIDI cable to connect this
output to the MIDI input of an optional external MIDI device.
Important: Do not connect audio devices (e.g., headphones, monitors, etc.) to the MIDI Out. Use the included
1/8"-to-5-pin adapters to connect MIDI devices only.
10. MIDI In (1/8" / 3.5 mm): Use the included 1/8"-to-5-pin adapter and a five-pin MIDI cable to connect this input to
the MIDI output of an optional external MIDI device.
Important: Do not connect audio devices (e.g., headphones, monitors, etc.) to the MIDI In. Use the included
1/8"-to-5-pin adapters to connect MIDI devices only.
11. Kensington ® Lock Slot: You can use this slot to secure your MPC Touch to a table or other surface.
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