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Resident Audio T2 Operation Manual : Making Connections

MIDI 
 

In addition to routing audio, the T2 can also serve as a computer MIDI interface. Simply connect your 
T2 to external MIDI devices using the rear panel MIDI IN and MIDI OUT jacks. As shown in the graphic 
below, keyboards and controllers should be connected to the T2 MIDI IN, and sound generating devices 
such as synthesizers and drum machines should be connected to the T2 MIDI OUT. 

The speed of Thunderbolt, combined with the ultra-stable clock provided by the T2 driver, ensures that 
your audio and MIDI tracks line up perfectly, with everything playing back exactly the way you played it 
in, with no “slop” or delay.

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2

OFF/ON (48V)

INST/LINE

INPUT MIX

MONITOR

Thunderbolt

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2

MIDI

OUT

IN

PHONES

LINE OUTPUTS

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Thunderbolt

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Summary of Contents for T2

Page 1: ...T2 AUDIO INTERFACE OPERATION MANUAL TM ...

Page 2: ...Connections 6 Thunderbolt 6 Inputs 6 Outputs 7 Headphones 7 Using the T2 Digital Panel 7 MIDI 8 Smart Monitoring 9 Using Your T2 10 Specifications 12 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2120 Smithtown Avenue Ronkonkoma NY 11779 631 542 5270 info residentaudio com TM ...

Page 3: ... automatically switch between stereo and mono High quality mic preamps and A D D A converters Phantom power allows use of condenser microphones Bus powered no need for AC or batteries Compatible with Thunderbolt equipped Mac and Windows computers Lightweight and portable Sturdy aluminum acrylic plastic chassis ensures roadworthiness 1 3 U rack mountable screw mount to standard rack tray not includ...

Page 4: ...re monitored in mono when set to LINE the inputs are monitored in stereo See Smart Monitoring on page 9 in this manual for more information F Input Mix control This monitoring control sets the amount of input signal that is blended with the output signal playback coming from your computer When turned completely counterclockwise you ll hear only the output signal from your computer with no input si...

Page 5: ...nd output signal to and from your computer C PHONES output Connect headphones here D Outputs 1 2 Use these balanced line level TRS jacks to connect your T2 to monitors and external devices See Making Connections on page 6 of this manual for more information A MIDI In Out connectors B Thunderbolt port C Phones output D Outputs 1 2 5 Resident Audio T2 Operation Manual Rear Panel ...

Page 6: ...you re using condenser microphones which require 48 volts of phantom power set the T2 Phantom Power switch ON For connections use the INST LINE switch to specify which kinds of devices are connected The T2 provides phantom power globally that is to all Inputs simultaneously so use this switch with caution if any mics not requiring power such as ribbon microphones are connected A microphone and an ...

Page 7: ...2 Operation Manual Making Connections Using the T2 Digital Panel The T2 Digital Panel software is installed automatically during driver installation Mac users will find it in their Applications folder Windows users will find it in their Toolbar and provides onscreen metering as well as allowing you to set output levels for each channel individually Simply grab and move each slider with your mouse ...

Page 8: ...lers should be connected to the T2 MIDI IN and sound generating devices such as synthesizers and drum machines should be connected to the T2 MIDI OUT The speed of Thunderbolt combined with the ultra stable clock provided by the T2 driver ensures that your audio and MIDI tracks line up perfectly with everything playing back exactly the way you played it in with no slop or delay 1 2 OFF ON 48V INST ...

Page 9: ...to the PHONES jack in mono same signal in both ears This allows you to remove one set of cans and still hear the sound of everything in one ear especially handy for vocalists and DJs SMART MONITORING Note that the setting of the INST LINE switch affects input monitoring even when only microphones are connected to the T2 In this case set the INST LINE switch to LINE if you want to monitor the incom...

Page 10: ...s means that everything you record will sound great and the extremely low latency offered by Thunderbolt means that you can overdub with virtually no delay To monitor the audio coming from editing software Forget the limited sound offered by computer speakers The T2 allows you to hear every nuance of your edits Simply plug a pair of headphones into the T2 or connect its outputs to amplifiers or se...

Page 11: ... you can scratch add reverb delays or other kinds of processing to craft the ultimate live performance To listen to music in full fidelity With the T2 you can enjoy streamed audio files even high resolution files up to 24 bit 96kHz in all their glory Simply use the T2 s PHONES jack instead of the one on your computer or connect the T2 s outputs to a pair of speakers You ll be amazed at just how gr...

Page 12: ...equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residental installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful in...

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