DigiDesign Digi 002, Getting Started

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Getting Started with Digi 002 & Digi 002 Rack 62
Making Analog Audio Connections
To connect an analog audio source to Digi 002 or
Digi 002 Rack, do the following for your type of
input:
Microphones Plug a microphone directly into
any of the available XLR Microphone Inputs 1–4
on the back panel of the Digi 002 or
Digi 002 Rack.
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Press the Mic/Line/Instrument Selector switch
(located on the top panel of Digi 002, and on
the front panel of Digi 002 Rack) for the corre-
sponding input so that it is in the “Mic” posi-
tion.
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If your microphone requires phantom power,
press the Phantom Power switch (labeled 48V)
on the back panel for the corresponding input
pair.
Instruments Without Preamps Plug instruments
that output low-level signals (such as electric
guitars) directly into any of the available 1/4-
inch TRS Inputs 1–4 on the back panel of
Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack. Since these inputs
have adjustable gain, they are especially useful
for devices that output low-level signals
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Press the Mic/Line/Instrument Selector switch
(located on the top panel of Digi 002, and on
the front panel of Digi 002 Rack) for the corre-
sponding input so that it is in the “Line/Inst”
position. Inputs 1–4 are designed for input sig-
nals with a nominal operating level of +4 dBu.
(The Input gain knob should be turned down all
the way for +4 dBu devices at unity gain.)
Line-Level Devices Plug line-level sources (such
as a synthesizer, or a microphone or guitar that
has been amplified by an outboard preamp) into
any of the 1/4-inch analog inputs on the back of
Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack.
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For Inputs 1–4, press the Mic/Line/Instrument
Selector switch (located on the top panel of
Digi 002, and on the front panel of Digi 002
Rack) for the corresponding input so that it is in
the “Line/Inst” position. Inputs 1–4 are de-
signed for input signals with a nominal operat-
ing level of +4 dBu. (The Input gain knob should
be turned down all the way for +4 dBu devices at
unity gain.)
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For Inputs 5–8, choose either a –10 dBV or
+4 dBu operating level for the corresponding in-
put using the switch on the back panel. For in-
formation on the appropriate operating level for
your input device, refer to the manufacturer’s
specifications.
Mic/Line/Instrument Selector switches (located on the
front panel of Digi 002, and top panel of Digi 002 Rack)
Although phantom power can be used
safely with most microphones, ribbon mi-
crophones can be damaged by it. You
should always turn off phantom power and
wait at least 30 seconds before connecting
or disconnecting a ribbon microphone.
1 GAIN 2 GAIN 3 GAIN 4 GAIN
LINE/ INST
MIC
Mic/Line/Instrument Selector switches