Rear Panel - Korg Kronos Quick Start Manual

Rear Panel

1. AC Power
connector
1. AC Power connector
Connect the included power cable here.
We recommend that you first connect the power cable
to the KRONOS, and then connect the other end of the
cable to an AC outlet.
2. POWER switch
This switch turns the power on and off. Before turning
KRONOS off, make sure that you've saved any edits to
your Programs, Combis, Songs, or other user data.
After turning the power off, please wait for at least
ten seconds before you turn the power on again.
3. USB 2.0 A & B ports
There are two high‐speed USB A ports, for connecting
storage media such as hard disks, CD‐R drives, and
flash media.
The high‐speed USB B port lets you connect to a Mac
or Windows PC, for sending and receiving MIDI and
audio, and for connecting to the computer editor
program.
4. Analog AUDIO INPUTS
You can use the audio inputs for recording, sampling,
and real‐time mixing through the built‐in effects.
Mic/Line Inputs 1 and 2
The inputs use balanced 1/4" TRS connectors, and can
accept either microphone‐level or line‐level signals.
Each of the two inputs has an identical set of controls,
as described below.
MIC/LINE switches
These set the input's nominal signal level. Set these
switches according to the type of device that you're
connecting, and then use the LEVEL knobs (described
below) to optimize the gain.
Use the LINE setting (switch pressed in) when
connecting to mixers, computer audio systems, signal
processors, electric guitars, or other synthesizers. The
nominal level is +4dBu, with 12dB of headroom.
Note: Guitars and basses with active pickups can be
connected directly. Passive pickups can also be used,
but the impedance mismatch will cause both a change
in tone and a reduction in volume. For best results,
route such guitars through a pre‐amp or effects unit
before connecting them.
2. Power Switch
4. Analog
3. USB
Audio Inputs
7. S/PDIF
6. MIDI In & Out
Use the MIC setting (switch in out position) only when
connecting a microphone. Note that some
microphones, such as condensers, may require external
phantom power, which is not supplied by the
KRONOS. In this case, use an external mic preamp,
and then connect the preamp to the KRONOS.
LEVEL knobs
These knobs let you make more precise adjustments to
the input level, after setting the basic levels with the
MIC/LINE switches.
The MIN setting is unity gain; the MAX setting
provides about 40dB of gain above unity.
5. Analog AUDIO OUTPUTS
All of the analog audio outputs use balanced TRS 1/4"
connectors, and are referenced to a +4dBu signal level.
(MAIN) L/MONO, R
These are the main stereo outputs; their volume is
controlled by the VOLUME knob. All of the factory
Programs and Combis are programmed to play
through these outputs.
If no cable is connected to the R output, L/MONO will
carry a mono summation of the stereo signal. Use this
when connecting to a device (such as a keyboard amp)
which has only a mono input.
(INDIVIDUAL) 1...4
These 4 additional audio outputs let you isolate
sounds, audio inputs, or audio tracks for recording or
complex live sound setups. For more information, see
"Effects selection and routing" in the "Using Effects"
chapter of the OG. Note that these outputs are not
affected by the VOLUME knob.
6. MIDI
MIDI lets you connect KRONOS to computers or other
MIDI devices, for sending and receiving notes,
controller gestures, sound settings, and so on.
7. S/P DIF IN & OUT
These jacks provide 24‐bit optical S/P DIF input and
output. Make sure to use optical cables desig1ned for
digital audio.
Whenever you use digital audio connections, make
sure that all connected systems are set so that there is
one and only one word clock master. Set the KRONOS
word clock using the System Clock parameter on the
Global P0: Basic Setup page.
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5. Analog
Audio Outputs
8. Pedals
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