Getting Started
Unpacking
The unit has been carefully packed and inside the box you will find the following items:
1. SSL Connex unit
2. ¼” to mic stand thread adapter (securing the SSL Connex unit to the packaging - do not discard!)
3. 2 m USB Type C to Type C cable
4. USB Type C female to Type A male adapter
5. Quick Start and Safety Guide
Safety Notices
IMPORTANT: Please read the safety notice information included in the Safety Guide supplied inside the box
before using your SSL Connex.
Setting Up
The SSL Connex may be used in a variety of situations. The unit features a non-slip base for use on any flat
surface, such as a desk or tabletop. The ¼” 20 tpi UNC female thread on the underside of the unit may be used
for mounting the microphone onto a camera tripod for optimal placement, or for securing the unit to a desk or
other furniture (fixings not supplied).
The included thread adapter (1/4” to 3/8” or 5/8” depending on your country) also allows the unit to be mounted
to a microphone stand for additional placement options.
Ensure that the front of the SSL Connex unit (the side with the headphone socket) is facing the main sound
source. If using in a meeting room environment where there will be multiple sound sources, the unit can
automatically mix the signals from the four mic capsules to maximise the intelligibility of the most prominent
source in the room without increasing background noise (see the Audio Processing Modes section below for
configuring your unit to Group mode).
If capturing loud sound sources, ensure that SSL Connex is set to Music mode (see Audio Processing Modes
section) and is placed far enough away from the source so as not to distort the microphone and its circuitry.
Listen for distortion in the audio signal or monitor the level using the input meters of a recording application
to ensure peaks are not clipping (exceeding 0 dBFS).
Connecting Your SSL Connex Hardware
1.
Connect the included USB cable to the USB socket on the rear of your SSL Connex unit.
2.
Connect the other end of the USB cable to your device (PC/Mac/iOS
*
/Android
*
). Use the supplied USB A to
C
adapter i
f
required
. Some devices may require a 3
rd
party adapter kit (
not supplied)
.
3.
If using wired headphones, connect these to the 3.5 mm jack socket on the front of the unit. Note that if
your headphones have a built-in microphone, it will not be operational.
4.
The SSL Connex draws power from the USB port; no further connections are necessary to use your
SSL Connex.
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