Speaker Connections - M-Audio Revolution 7.1 User Manual

Speaker Connections

The rear panel of your Revolution 7.1 has four 1/8" stereo output jacks that connect
to powered speakers or the inputs on a surround sound receiver. These jacks are
designed to pack two speaker outputs into one jack, saving space and simplifying
installation.
For example, the Center/Subwoofer output is actually two speaker outputs, one
for the Center channel and another for the Subwoofer channel. Most multimedia
speakers have this type of input. If your speakers or receiver uses RCA jacks
instead, you can purchase an adapter like the one pictured below at an
electronics store such as Radio Shack.
The white RCA jack connects to the first channel listed, and the red jack connects
to the second. For example, on the Front L/R jack, the white jack connects to the
Left speaker and the red jack connects to the Right speaker.
Note that the outputs of the Revolution 7.1 are line level. You can connect these
outputs directly to the inputs of powered speakers. However, if your speakers are
not self-powered, you will need to connect the Revolution's outputs to the inputs
of a power amplifier or surround receiver. You can then connect the power amp's
outputs to the speakers.
Use the diagram below as a guide for placing the speakers around your
computer. Make the following speaker connections:
• Connect the L/R Center Surround jack to the two Center Surround speakers.
• Connect the Center/Subwoofer jack to the Center and Subwoofer (LFE) speakers.
• Connect the L/R Surround jack to the Left and Right Surround speakers.
• Connect the Front L/R to the Left and Right speakers.
1/8" Stereo Mini Jack
(2) Female RCA Jacks
Center Front
Left Front
Left Surround
Left Center Surround
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White = Left
Red = Right
Subwoofer
Right Front
Right Surround
Right Center Surround