About This Manual
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Matrix
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Owner’s Manual
About This Manual
Whether you are an experienced studio engineer or an artist who is relatively new to the recording process, this manual will
take you through the full breadth of Matrix functions. Chapter 1 guides you through the process of connecting up and integrating
Matrix into your studio. Chapter 2 is a tutorial which provides an overview of the essential operating principles of Matrix,
introducing both its analogue and DAW control capabilities, a proportion of which will be familiar to users with studio experience.
Chapter 3 then examines the analogue mixing capabilities of the console in more detail. Chapter 4 focuses on the Matrix Remote
software which controls a number of aspects of Matrix, including its relationship with outboard equipment. Chapter 5 introduces
the operational use of Matrix for DAW control, working alongside the control surface documentation in your DAW’s manual.
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A few simple conventions have been followed in this manual: Labelling on the console control surface or in software is in
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retaining the capitalisation of the label itself. Back panel labelling is represented in plain type, also following the capitalisation of
the labels.
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are also hyperlinked in this way.
What Else You Will Need
In order to make full use of your Matrix, you will require the following, in addition to the Matrix box contents:
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A computer on which to run the Matrix Remote software. This can be the same computer as you use for your DAW
software.
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A Network Switch or Router. If you are running a setup with more than one computer, a network switch or router and
additional network cabling will be needed (refer to the Network Connection Examples from Page 5 onwards).
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A USB KVM switch and/or hub. If you are planning to connect Matrix to more than one computer, you will need a USB
switch. If you are only using one computer, the KVM switch will not be necessary. Depending on the complexity of your
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sockets on your computer. Note that the Matrix USB socket is Type B.
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Multicore cabling. To fully connect your Matrix, you will need up to seventeen 8-channel looms terminating in male 25-way
D-Connectors.
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A Stand. There is a wide range of commercially available mixer stands which are suitable for Matrix. SSL are happy to
recommend the Studiospares Z-Frame keyboard/mixer stand, and the Quik Lok ZM-2034 Mixer Stand. Alternatively, you
can build Matrix into your desk surface using the dimensions listed in Appendix B.
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Digital cabling. Depending on your setup, you may need suitable cables to connect up the AES or S/PDIF digital I/O.
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Foot switches. You can also plug up to two momentary foot switches into Matrix.
Summary of Contents for Matrix2 Delta
Page 37: ... Chapter 2 Getting Started 29 Matrix2 Owner s Manual ...
Page 128: ... Chapter 6 DAW and CC Configuration 120 Matrix2 Owner s Manual ...
Page 136: ...Appendix B Technical Specifications 128 Matrix2 Owner s Manual ...
Page 140: ... Appendix D Environmental Specifications 132 Matrix2 Owner s Manual ...
Page 142: ... Appendix E Software Updates 134 Matrix2 Owner s Manual ...
Page 178: ... Appendix G Service 170 Matrix2 Owner s Manual ...
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