Akai MPC User Manual page 19

11. Phantom Power Switch: This switch activates and deactivates phantom power. When activated,
phantom power supplies +48V to both Mic In inputs. Please note that most dynamic microphones do
not require phantom power, while most condenser microphones do. Consult your microphone's
documentation to find out whether it needs phantom power.
12. Phono In: Connect these RCA inputs to an external sound source (e.g., a turntable, CD player,
etc.). Make sure to set the Phono / Line Switch appropriately.
13. Phono / Line Switch: Flip this switch to the appropriate position, depending on the device
connected to the Phono In jacks. If you are using phono-level turntables, set this switch to Phono to
provide the additional amplification needed for phono-level signals. If using a line-level device, such
as a CD player or sampler, set this switch to Line.
14. Ground Terminal: If you connected a phono-level turntable to the Phono In jacks and are hearing a
low hum or buzz, this could mean that the turntable is not grounded. If the turntable has a grounding
wire, connect it to this terminal.
Note: Some turntables have a grounding wire built into the RCA connection and, therefore, nothing
needs to be connected to the grounding terminal.
15. MIDI In: Use a five-pin MIDI cable to connect the MIDI Out of an optional external MIDI device to the
MIDI In of MPC Renaissance.
16. MIDI Out: Use a five-pin MIDI cable to connect the MIDI Out of MPC Renaissance to the MIDI In of
an optional external device.
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