Rear Panel
On the rear panel :
• USB B port for power and USB MIDI
• 3.5mm stereo jack MIDI input (MIDI A Standard)
• 3.5mm stereo output (line out / headphones out)
Power considerations
MicroMonsta 2 is powered via its USB B port. Several options are thus available :
• It can be powered with any USB power supply capable of outputting 500mA @ 5V DC (any
modern USB power supply should meet these specifications, and you probably have half a dozen
of those in your drawers)
• It can be powered via a USB port on a computer
A drawback of this method is that a ground loop can be created which can cause hum in the audio
output. To avoid such a ground loop :
◦ Use a USB isolator between the computer and MicroMonsta 2
◦ Use a stereo line level DI with ground lift switch between MicroMonsta 2 and the mixer
• It can be powered with a USB power bank for extra mobile use
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