miniMANTIS2 Quick Start Guide
The miniMantis2 is a sophisticated 2-channel, real-time-programmable microprocessor-
controlled digital event timer with sound.
Track 1 plays in a continuous loop to provide background or “ambience”. No events will
be replayed while Track 1 is running.
Track 2 plays only when the miniMantis2 has been activated by a sensor or trigger.
When Track 2 is running, programmed events will be replayed.
Preparing to record audio:
Plug your audio source into the AUDIO IN jack. Connect speakers or your
amplifier to the AUDIO OUT jack to monitor your recording. Headphones may
be useful.
Adjust the level of your audio source so the green RECORD OK light is on solid,
and the red RECORD HI flickers on only the loudest sounds. You’re ready to
record.
If you want to record Channel 1 Audio:
Press and release CONTROL, then CHAN1 to enter RECORD mode.
The CHAN1 LED will be lit, and AUDIO will flash twice, then seven times.
Both audio tracks are erased.
To begin recording, press CHAN1. The AUDIO LED will indicate recording.
To end recording, press CHAN1 again. The CHAN1 LED will flash 3 times.
To review your recording,
press CONTROL to exit RECORD mode. Then press TEST,
followed by CHAN1. Your audio will play. To stop playback before the end, press
CHAN1 again. To exit playback mode, press TEST.
If you want to record Channel 2 Audio:
You must first have a recording on Channel 1. To record to Channel 2, follow the
same procedure as above, but with the CHAN2 button in place of the CHAN1
button.
To review your recording,
press CONTROL to exit RECORD mode. Then press TEST,
followed by CHAN2. Your audio will play. To stop playback before the end, press
CHAN2 again. To exit playback mode, press TEST.
If you’re done recording:
