Modal Electronics ARGON8X User Manual page 12

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Connections
Audio In
Audio Input on1/8" stereo/TRS jack.
Headphones
Headphone output on 1/4" stereo/TRS
jack. The volume can be adjusted using
the VOLUME knob or the dedicated
Headphone Level control on the screen.
The headphone output will match the
audio output so it can be either stereo
or mono depending on the current
audio out configuration.
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Expression Pedal over standard 1/4"
stereo/TRS jack from an external
expression source.
ARGON8X works best with expression pedals that use
the TRS polarity and have a resistance of 10k or above.
However ARGON8X has a software configuration option
for providing basic compatibility with RTS polarity pedals
as well as for improving the compatibility with different
resistances. If your expression pedal has a polarity switch
we recommend setting it to the 'TRS' polarity (the default
setting on most pedals). For setting maximum compatibility
with your expression pedal's polarity and resistance value,
please see the 'Settings - Pedal Type' section. If you are
unable to configure ARGON8X to work adequately with
your expression pedal, you may need to use a TRS Polarity
Adapter. Please note that expression pedals with the TS
polarity will not work with ARGON8X.
Line Out
Line level stereo outputs on 1/4" TS
dual-mono jacks. The left jack only will
break the stereo circuit and collapse
the signal to mono. These outputs can
be connected to any line level input
for monitoring and recording. The
line output is higher quality than the
headphone output, so always use it
when recording or performing. The
Line out level can be adjusted using the
'Volume' knob.
MIDI (In, Out)
MIDI In / Out on MIDI 5-pin DIN
cable. These outputs can be used
to communicate with any other
MIDI devices. The MIDI Out can be
set to Thru using MODALapp or
MODALplugin (See the MIDI section)
Sustain Pedal over standard 1/4" mono/
TS from an external sustain pedal.
Note: ARGON8X supports both types of sustain pedal
polarities. "Positive / Normally Open" pedals can be
connected / disconnected whilst ARGON8X is powered
on, however "Negative / Normally Closed" pedals must be
connected before powering on the device and disconnected
after powering off the device in order to work correctly.
If your sustain pedal has a polarity switch we recommend
setting it to the "Positive" polarity. If you are unsure of your
pedal's polarity type, it is recommended to only connect /
disconnected the pedal whilst the device is powered off.
USB MIDI
ARGON8X is a class compliant USB
MIDI device and connects to a USB host
via USB B Connection for MODALapp
communication, MIDI input and MIDI
output. Simply connect ARGON8X to a
USB socket, such as on your computer
or tablet with a standard USB cable and
find 'ARGON8' listed as a MIDI port on
your computer or tablet.
Clock Sync (In, Out)
Clock Sync In / Out on 1/8" mono/TS
jack. Simply plug into your clockable
gear as desired. (See the Sync section)
Power
Power switch for ARGON8X. Power
via DC-9.0V - 1.5A center-positive PSU
(supplied)
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