A3D Overview and MX300 Setup 19
Audio Output: 2 or 4 Speakers
The MX300 card has two separate audio output jacks labeled
Out1
and
Out2
respectively on the mounting bracket. (see
following figure)
Note—
Powered speakers are required to connect with the audio
outputs.
The MX300 processes A3D and SoftDVD multi-channel sources
and automatically downmixes the signal for 2, or 4-speaker
configurations. You will not lose signal if you have only two
speakers—the MX300 properly manages your output for realistic
sound. Connect your speakers to the MX300 card in the following
manner:
♦
Use Out1 with 2 speakers
♦
Use
Out1
and
Out2
with 4 speakers
If you using a 4-speaker setup, A3D or SoftDVD signals are
downmixed such that sounds that come from the “front” are
output to
Out1
; sounds that originate from the “rear” are output
to Out2.
Using Headphones
Attach your headphones to
Out2
only.
MIDI Output
The MX300 card can output and accept General MIDI data from
your PC to external MIDI-compatible devices. Use your favorite
music software to control MIDI devices through the MX300 card.
You can also use the powerful, built-in MX300 wavetable to
Figure – Side view of external MX300 I/O connectors
MPU401 MIDI/game
port connector
