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Connections
Headphones
Headphone output on 1/4” stereo/TRS
jack. The volume can be adjusted using
the VOLUME knob or the dedicated
Headphone Level control on the screen.
The headphone output will match the
audio output so it can be either stereo
or mono depending on the current
audio out configuration.
Line Out
Line level stereo outputs on 1/4” TS
dual-mono jacks. The left jack only will
break the stereo circuit and collapse
the signal to mono. These outputs can
be connected to any line level input
for monitoring and recording. The
line output is higher quality than the
headphone output, so always use it
when recording or performing. The
Line out level can be adjusted using the
‘Volume’ knob.
Expression Pedal over standard 1/4”
stereo/TRS jack from an external
expression source.
COBALT8M works best with expression pedals that use
the TRS polarity and have a resistance of 10k or above.
However COBALT8M has a software configuration option
for providing basic compatibility with RTS polarity pedals
as well as for improving the compatibility with different
resistances. If your expression pedal has a polarity switch
we recommend setting it to the ‘TRS’ polarity (the default
setting on most pedals). For setting maximum compatibility
with your expression pedal’s polarity and resistance value,
please see the ‘Settings - Pedal Type’ section. If you are
unable to configure COBALT8M to work adequately with
your expression pedal, you may need to use a TRS Polarity
Adapter. Please note that expression pedals with the TS
polarity will not work with COBALT8M.
Audio In
Audio Input on 1/8” stereo/TRS jack.
Sustain Pedal over standard 1/4” mono/
TS from an external sustain pedal.
Note: COBALT8M supports both types of sustain pedal
polarities. “Positive / Normally Open” pedals can be
connected / disconnected whilst COBALT8M is powered
on, however “Negative / Normally Closed” pedals must be
connected before powering on the device and disconnected
after powering off the device in order to work correctly.
If your sustain pedal has a polarity switch we recommend
setting it to the “Positive” polarity. If you are unsure of your
pedal’s polarity type, it is recommended to only connect /
disconnected the pedal whilst the device is powered off.
Clock Sync (In, Out)
Clock Sync In / Out on 1/8” mono/TS
jack. Simply plug into your clockable
gear as desired. (See the Sync section)
Power
Power switch for COBALT8M. Power
via DC-9.0V - 1.5A center-positive PSU
(supplied)
USB MIDI
COBALT8M is a class compliant USB
MIDI device and connects to a USB host
via USB B Connection for MODALapp
communication, MIDI input and MIDI
output. Simply connect COBALT8M to a
USB socket, such as on your computer
or tablet with a standard USB cable and
find ‘COBALT8M’ listed as a MIDI port
on your computer or tablet.
MIDI (In, Out)
MIDI In / Out on MIDI 5-pin DIN
cable. These outputs can be used
to communicate with any other
MIDI devices. The MIDI Out can be
set to Thru using MODALapp or
MODALplugin (See the MIDI section)
