Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6 Manual page 19

(2) USB port: The USB
laptop or workstation via USB 2.0.
(3) MIDI: The MIDI input (IN) and output (OUT) sockets connect to MIDI devices such as MIDI
controllers and hardware synths or workstations. These connections also send and receive MIDI
data to and from your computer, and can be utilized by the music software of your choice.
(4) MAIN outputs 1/2: The
to a mixer, mixing board, or active speakers via 1/4" jacks. However, you can also use RCA
(phono) cables with suitable 1/4" jack adapters.
(5) Outputs 3/4: The OUT 3/4
outputs when setting up 4-channel applications, such as surround sound. They also make as-
signing certain instruments to certain outputs / output pairs or monitoring with a second pair
of speakers possible. These outputs have no dedicated volume control (the output is always at
0 dB) so you will need to control the volume from within your software or the gear they are
connected to.
(6) BALANCED IN 3/4: The
synths, tapedecks, CD players, or any other devices or instruments that don't require phantom
powering.
(7) IN and OUT 5/6: The RCA (phono) sockets
Out), and syncing to external digital clocks. Typically, DAT tapedecks or synthesizers with digi-
tal ins/outs utilize these sockets.
port socket connects the KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 device to your computer
MAIN 1/2 outs are balanced outputs. Normally, these are coupled
sockets are balanced outputs. They offer the option of additional
IN 3/4 sockets are balanced 1/4" jack sockets. They are used with
5/6 are used for digital input/output (ADAT In/
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The Hardware in Detail
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