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Matrix X User's Manual
Introducing the Matrix X
The Matrix X is a small, multi-function, professional audio system, which
integrates a microphone pre-amplifi er with +48V phantom power, a Direct
Box for connecting a guitar or bass, a 5-channel dual bus stereo mixer and dual
headphone amplifi ers. The unique dual bus design makes Matrix X the best
choice for use with a computer based hard-disk recording system or when you
want to add a microphone to a digital instrument with line in and line outs. For
example, use the Matrix X with a synthesizer with a sampling function or to add
vocals to a digital piano with line inputs and outputs.
Using the Matrix X with a Sound card or simple computer USB Audio I/O
After connecting Matrix X to your sound card or I/O, your new music-making
system will include many practical and convenient functions. Matrix X features
not only inputs and outputs for transmitting signal to/from sound card but also
two headphone outputs with independent volume control knobs for different
monitoring needs. Matrix X also features different connectors such as Line
In, Monitor Output, gain adjustable Mic In and Guitar In to satisfy all of your
music-making needs. In addition, the Line In of Matrix X can receive un-
balanced signals and convert into balanced signals. Furthermore, Matrix X
pr48V phantom power to support professional microphones.
Hardware Direct Monitor is another advantage for Matrix X users. Signals from
the Line In, Mic In or Guitar In can be sent to the headphone outputs or monitor
speakers directly by pressing the Direct Monitor button. Un-pressing the button
will route those signals to the input of the sound card then out to the sound
card’s output and through Matrix X back to the headphone output or monitor
speakers. This is a convenient function to compare the sound before and after
processing and recording on the computer.
Besides working with a sound card, Matrix X can be used as a stand-alone
device to add a microphone or guitar to a keyboard that has a line in and out.
Simply connect the audio matrix and you can easily add a microphone or guitar
to a digital piano with speakers or increase in the number of headphone outputs.
Matrix X is a unique utility mixer that fi ts many different audio applications
because of its fl exible and powerful design. It’s especially useful in a small
computer recording environment. You’ll fi nd that Matrix X will come in handy
for many different situations and that it’s quality and cost performance is
outstanding.