Using The Revolution 5.1'S Inputs And Outputs; Line Inputs; Mic Input; Cd/Aux Input - M-Audio Revolution 5.1 User Manual

surround receivers have a separate output for the subwoofer, but most rely
on externally powered subwoofers. You can always connect the Revolution
5.1's subwoofer output to the line input of a powered subwoofer.
In addition to the rear panel jacks, the Revolution also has the following internal connection:
8. CD/Aux Input - While most computer CD or DVD players play through the
operating system software, we have provided an internal connector for your
CD- ROM in case you care to use it. This port would use a standard computer
internal analog audio cable. You may record and monitor from this input.

Using the Revolution 5.1's Inputs and Outputs

The following descriptions describe in greater detail the inputs and outputs listed
above. You'll learn even more about setting up and using these connections in the
Control Panel section of this manual.
There are three input connectors described below. Only one of them can be used for
recording at any given time, though all three can be monitored simultaneously. Use the
Control Panel's "Input/Other" page to select which input may be recorded (please refer
to that section of the manual for more information).

Line Inputs

The Revolution 5.1 has a stereo line input. This input allows you to record CDs, audio
from video, instruments or any other sound source that outputs line level audio, with up
to 96kHz/24-bit audiophile-quality sampling.
You can set the record level for the Line Input on the Input/Other tab of the Revolution
5.1 Control Panel. You may also set the monitor level independently for the line input
from the Input/Other tab. See the Control Panel section for more details.

Mic Input

The Revolution 5.1 has a microphone input. This input is mono (one channel) and is
designed to accommodate the electrical characteristics—such as gain and impedance
factors—of a typical microphone. It can accept a small mono dynamic or condenser
microphone and it can also provide power for common electret multimedia
microphones. You can connect a small microphone for recording sound effects, voice-
recognition and videoconference applications. This input allows you to record up to
96kHz/24-bit audiophile-quality sampling.
You can set the Input level for the Mic Input on the "Input/Other" tab of the Revolution
5.1 Control Panel. You may also set the monitor level independently for the mic input
from the Input/Other tab. See the Control Panel section for more details.

CD/Aux Input

The Revolution 5.1 has an internal analog connector for a CD-ROM drive. This is
provided for your convenience if you choose to make this internal connection. If you are
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