Connecting The Io 42; Microphones; Line Level Sources; Instruments - Lexicon I-O|42 Owner's Manual

Connecting the IO 42

Microphones

Plug an XLR cable directly from a microphone into the desired Mic/Inst
input on the IO 42 rear panel.
If your microphone requires phantom power, first make sure the microphone
is connected, then press the +48V button/LED for the corresponding input
pair on the rear panel. If your mics don't need phantom power, it is best to
leave it off.
Note: Some microphones can be damaged by +48V phantom power.
Consult your microphone's documentation before enabling +48V phantom
power.

Line Level Sources

Line level sources include keyboards, drum machines, CD players, and
external microphone preamps and effects. Plug a 1/4" TS (unbalanced) or
TRS (balanced) cable directly from the line level source into the desired Mic/
Inst input on the IO 42 rear panel.

Instruments

The Instrument jacks on the right side panel accept signals from instruments
like electric guitars and basses. Plug a standard unbalanced 1/4" TS
(instrument) cable directly from the instrument into one of the Instrument
input jacks on the right side panel of IO 42.

Computer/Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)

Connect your computer's USB port to the USB port on the IO 42 rear
panel using a standard USB cable (included).

Headphones

Connect headphones to the Headphone jack(s) located on the left side
panel. The Headphone jacks accept 1⁄4" TRS connectors. Adjust headphone
volume with the Phones 1 or Phones 2 Level knobs.

Monitor Speakers

Using ¼" cables, connect the L/R Main Output jacks on the rear panel to
the appropriate inputs on your mixer, power amp, or powered monitors.
Adjust the output volume with the Output Level knob. When connecting to
other balanced equipment, use balanced cables for best performance.
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