Connect Audio Inputs And Outputs - MOTU 828 Mk III Hybrid User Manual

If you are connecting via high-speed USB 2.0
1 Before you begin, make sure your computer and
the 828mk3 are switched off.
2 Plug the flat "type A" plug of the 828mk3 USB
cable (included) into a USB2-equipped socket on
the computer as shown below in Figure 4-2.
3 Plug the squared "type B" plug of the USB cable
into the 828mk3 I/O as shown below in Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2: Connecting the 828mk3 to the computer via USB.
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CONNECT AUDIO INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

The 828mk3 audio interface has the following
audio input and output connectors:
8 balanced, +4 dB quarter-inch analog outputs
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8 balanced +4 dB quarter-inch analog inputs
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2 mic/guitar combo jack inputs with preamps
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2 quarter-inch sends for the mic/guitar inputs
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2 XLR main outs
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2 pair of optical in/out switchable between
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ADAT ("Lightpipe") or optical S/PDIF (TOSLink)
1 pair of RCA S/PDIF in and out
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Here are a few things you should keep in mind as
you are making these connections to other devices.
Mic/guitar inputs with preamps
Connect a microphone, guitar, instrument or other
analog input to the front panel XLR/quarter-inch
combo jack with either a standard mic cable or a
balanced cable with a quarter-inch plug.
Figure 4-3: Mic/guitar inputs.
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Do not connect a +4 (line level) XLR cable to
the front-panel inputs (because of the preamps).
Use a rear-panel quarter-inch input instead.
Phantom power
If you are connecting a condenser microphone or
other device that requires phantom power, push
and hold the corresponding front-panel Trim
rotary encoder for a few seconds to toggle phantom
power. The red LED below will turn on or off
accordingly.
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