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Connectivity and charging options
The Zen Go Synergy Core's dual USB-C ports offer the following connection and
charging/power supply possibilities:
Connect to a Windows or macOS computer with USB
bus power
Simply connect the Zen Go Synergy Core to your computer with a USB cable. Use the USB-C
port marked 'AUSB'
. The computer will power the interface through the USB
connection (bus power). Note that it is possible to connect to USB Type-A ports using USB
Type-C to USB Type-A adapters and cables.
Connect to a Windows or macOS computer with
external USB power
When recording on a battery-powered laptop, USB bus power might not be a desirable choice
as it will increase battery drain and shorten session time. In this case, it is possible to power
the Zen Go Synergy Core from an external USB power source, such as adapter, power bank,
or powered USB hub. Here's how to do this:
1. Connect the Zen Go Synergy Core to your laptop using the USB-C port marked 'AUSB'
.
2. Connect the USB power source to the Power
USB-C port on the interface.
3. Press and hold the 'HP/MON' button on the interface's top panel to enter the System Menu.
4. Turn the rotary control to select the 'Power Source' menu entry. Press the rotary control to
enter.
5. Turn the rotary control to select the 'Power B' option. Press the rotary control to confirm.
6. Press the 'Antelope' button on the interface's top panel to exit the menu.
Note: Make sure the USB power source outputs at least 1A of electric current.
Connect to a smartphone or tablet with external USB
power
The Zen Go Synergy Core is class-compliant with modern mobile devices and readily connects
to them for use with playback and recording apps. However, mobile devices do not supply
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