Connection And Software Configuration; Physical Connections; Audio Connections; Data Connections - Solid State Logic Nucleus2 User Manual

4. Connection and Software Configuration

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HySICAL ONNeCTIONS
The Installation Guide that came with Nucleus
guide before attempting to connect Nucleus
The mains power connection for Nucleus
following audio and data connections can be found on the Nucleus

Audio Connections

PRe 1 IN, PRe 2 IN
SeND/ReTURN 1 and 2
Inserts can also be used on the monitor circuits – see Page 42 for details.
eXTeRNAL L and R
MONITOR L and R
MINI L and R
HeADPHONeS
TALkBACk IN
IJACk
SPDIF

Data Connections

Both Network and USB connections must be made between Nucleus
multiple computers, see Page 16.
NeTWORk
USB
Defining keyboard Nationality (Mac)
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Nucleus emulates a UK keyboard. When Nucleus
you to identify the new keyboard. In order to identify the keyboard type, the Mac then requires the key to right of the left
Shift key to be pressed. Mode switch 16 on Nucleus
pressing this switch will send the required keystroke to the Mac to correctly identify Nucleus
FOOTSWITCH
TeRMINAL
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Nucleus User Guide
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.
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is via a standard 3-pin IEC320 power cable into its external power supply. The
Combi inputs for Nucleus
plugging in a 1/4" jack will automatically select the high input impedance on the channel strip.
Balanced 1/4" jack Insert Send and Return connections for pre-amps 1 and 2. (The Sends also
function as balanced Mic-pre outputs)
Balanced XLR input for connecting an additional stereo signal to the Nucleus
Balanced XLR outputs for connecting the Nucleus
Balanced XLR outputs for connecting Nucleus
1/4" stereo headphone connections. Both sockets send identical signals
Balanced XLR input for talkback; with adjustable gain
3.5mm stereo jack input provides an additional source into the monitoring and headphone sends
Optical S/PDIF stereo IO. The outputs of the Nucleus
1 is left, channel 2 is right) and the S/PDIF inputs feed the External monitor connection
Standard RJ45 Ethernet connector for DAW data and Dante audio. The two ports function as a
network switch so either can be used for Dante and DAW control. The unused port may be used
for additional Dante Network devices.
Use a standard USB A-B cable to connect Nucleus
connection is used for keyboard commands to the DAW.
Two footswitches can be connected to Nucleus
FOOTSWITCH connector – use a mono-to-stereo splitter cable to separate the two footswitch
connections.
The TeRMINAL D-connector is used for advanced system configuration and diagnostics. We
strongly suggest not using this unless you are confident with terminal procedures and have an
in-depth understanding of quantum theory.
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contains important safety information. Please be sure to read that
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back panel:
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pre-amps 1 and 2, XLR connections are routed via the pre-amps;
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to an auxiliary pair of loudspeakers
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and the DAW computer(s) – for systems using
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is first connected to a Mac, a dialogue will be displayed which asks
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(see Page 27), is assigned a 'Keyboard ID' command by default;
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monitoring to a pair of loudspeakers
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pre-amps feed the S/PDIF output (channel
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to a USB port on your DAW computer. This
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as a UK keyboard.
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using the single 1/4" stereo (X-Y) jack
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monitoring
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