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Introduction sonible would like to thank you for your purchase of this innovative and highly versatile audio device. We are confident you will enjoy the ml:1 as much as we do when using it in live sound applications. No matter how you are planning to use the ml:1, in a fixed installation setup or during flexible live setups, we built the interface for durability, reliability and compatibility.
(don't tell us you haven't been there before…). Although the ml:1 does not care whether phantom power (+48V) is applied to it or not, our recommendation is to switch it off to avoid possible chatter issues when connecting the outputs.
Lockable Neutrik® USB (B-type) receptacle, connection of every pin 1 of the analog outputs compatible with every B-type USB plug. to isolate the analog signal ground of the ml:1 outputs from any input ground. This safely Status LED. Lights up in white if the eliminates ground loops and reduces ground connection to the USB host is established.
Quick Start Guide USB Audio Interface The ml:1 can be used as a plug & play USB audio interface for playback applications. As the interface is a bus powered device, all power needed in USB applications is provided through the USB connector. The maximum current draw of the ml:1 is less than 40mA offering a decent runtime even with battery powered solutions.
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Selecting the ml:1 as USB Playback Device On some devices, the ml:1 will be immediately selected as primary output device after initialization, in some operating systems you have to manually set the ml:1 as output device. The method of selecting the systems primary audio device will differ from operating system to operating system.
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Some Windows operating systems will not show the name “sonible ml:1” for the audio device and will only present a new Default Device. In this case, just select this device to select the ml:1 as output device.
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Passive Stereo DI Box The ml:1 can be also configured as a passive DI Box when the ¼” analog input jacks are used as inputs. Please note, that signals send through the analog jacks have priority over the audio signal sent through USB. No phantom power (+48V) is needed for this functionality.
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=130Hz±10Hz amplitude: -22dBu (at full battery charge) The following plot shows the approximate spectrum of the test tone signal. log frequency 130Hz 260Hz 520Hz 1040Hz 2080Hz 8320Hz ml:1 user guide...
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Common Caveats Although we kept the use of the ml:1 as simple and intuitive as possible, there are a few things we consider to be important enough to be mentioned in this manual. Clock signal In a digital transmission system, both sender and receiver have to agree on a common clock.
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1. Send in your ml:1 for battery replacement. sonible offers a easy and quick battery replacement service. This is the perfect option if you do not want to do it by yourself and spend your time on more interesting things.
CE Declaration of Conformity The sonible ml:1 has been tested by an independent test laboratory and found to comply with the limits of the European Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to the following standards:...
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